An integrated approach to early-stage esophageal cancer management can significantly enhance outcomes and streamline surgical interventions.

• Combining advanced endoscopic techniques with surgical input improves diagnostic accuracy by 20%.
• A new 72-hour clinical pathway reduces treatment delays through real-time team collaboration and predictive modeling.

Surgeons should prioritize this framework to minimize discrepancies and improve patient outcomes.

• Targeting a 28.7% reduction in treatment discrepancies may optimize resource use and patient selection.