This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current indications, operative tactics, and surgical techniques in the treatment of surgical diseases of the esophagus. The detailed surgical section of the book is preceded by the fundamentals of modern esophageal surgery. With rich and precise illustrations complemented by clear text, both the physician preparing for their first esophageal surgery and the more experienced surgeon facing a rarely performed procedure will find well-founded, practical recommendations. Extensive chapters on endoscopic techniques and minimally invasive surgery of the esophagus complement the description of conventional surgery. The surgical atlas benefits from the extensive experience of the Russian and German authors.