UF Health Surgeon Michael Latzko is committed to providing each patient the minimally-invasive procedures and care they need not only to experience relief from common foregut conditions, but also to enjoy less pain, faster recovery times and less scarring than traditional surgical procedures.
And as a laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Michael Latzko understands how useful such a procedure can be for the treatment of esophageal cancer – a serious condition that can often manifest itself through such symptoms as:
Problems with swallowing. Trouble swallowing is perhaps the most common symptom of esophageal cancer. Termed dysphagia, such a symptom often involves the feeling of having food stuck in the chest or throat,
Pain in the chest. Another indicator of esophageal cancer can sometimes be chest pain – the feeling of burning or pressure in the chest.
Other symptoms. These can include anything from chronic cough, hoarseness, hiccups, vomiting, weight loss and blood in the esophagus.
