Nursing Care for Patients After Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy

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Authors

  • Vipawadee Jannan Ramathibodi hospital
  • Anchalee Thongsome Critical Care Nursing Unit 1, Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9883-4755

Keywords:

Postoperative care, Esophagectomy , Esophageal Neoplasm

Abstract

Ivor Lewis esophagectomy is a complex surgical procedure for threating middle and lower esophageal cancer, associated with significant morbidity and potential complications. Postoperative nursing care requires comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, surgical techniques, and systematic holistic care approaches. The article presents evidence-based nursing guidelines for patients undergoing Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, covering the immediate postoperative period through long-term follow-up care. The focus is on prevention and management of major complications including anastomotic leak, pulmonary complications, and thromboembolic events, with the goals of reducing morbidity and mortality while enhancing patient quality of life after surgery. The guidelines incorporate Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles and multidisciplinary care strategies to optimize patient outcomes.

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Author Biography

Anchalee Thongsome, Critical Care Nursing Unit 1, Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Miss. Vipawadee Jannan 

Education :

Bachelor of Science Nursing Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University / Academic year 2009

Graduate Diploma Program in Nursing Specialty Adult and Elderly Critical Care Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital , Mahidol University / 2014

Experience :

Critical Care Registered Nurse Medical Intermediate Care Unit April 2010-2017

Critical Care Registered Nurse Post Surgical Intensive Care Unit April 2017-Present

 

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Published

2026-04-22

How to Cite

Jannan, V., & Thongsome, A. (2026). Nursing Care for Patients After Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy: none. Trends in Nursing and Health Science Journal, 2(2), 1–9. retrieved from https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tnhsj/article/view/7477

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): May - August

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Academic Article

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