The size of surgical incision for esophageal cancer mainly depends on the surgical method. If open thoracic surgery is performed, the incision is generally 20-30cm, and if minimally invasive surgery is performed with thoracolaparoscopy, the incision is about 0.5-1cm. 1. Open thoracic surgery: generally open the left side of the chest, but also for the upper abdomen, the right side of the chest, etc., the incision is 20-30cm, the disadvantage is that the surgical incision is larger, the recovery is slower. 2. Minimally invasive surgery: generally through the right chest, the incision is four holes in the chest wall, two small holes for 0.5cm, two large holes for 1cm, smaller wounds than the traditional surgical methods, faster recovery. The choice of the specific surgical method should be determined by the doctor according to the patient’s general condition, location, size and type of esophageal cancer. Patients after esophageal cancer surgery need to pay special attention to diet. In the early postoperative period, since the anastomosis is in the period of congestion and edema, it is necessary to fast for 3~4 days, and during the fasting period, gastrointestinal decompression should be continued and enteral and parenteral nutritional support should be provided.