👉 Esophagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the esophagus, which is the tube from your throat to your stomach. It's used when you have difficulty swallowing food or trying to eat anything at all. The surgeon makes an incision in the neck and cuts through the esophagus to make way for the rest of the body. This procedure can be dangerous if done incorrectly, so it's usually performed by a trained surgeon who has experience with esophagectomy.