The general risks associated with esophageal cancer surgery can be listed as follows:

Leakage is among the most significant risks in esophageal cancer surgery. The area where the tubularized stomach is joined to the esophagus must be carefully examined for leakage.

Pneumonia can occur as a result of the surgery.

Lymph leakage can occur.

Risks such as pneumonia and lymph leakage exist. These can be treated in the hospital with medication or a second surgery.

There is a risk of sepsis as a result of pneumonia caused by leakage.

There is a small risk of hoarseness after esophageal cancer surgery. Hoarseness is usually a temporary complaint.