Objective To reseach the way of rising resectable rate,reducing operative mortality,enhancing long-term effect and higher life quality in postoperation for cancers of esophagus and gastric cardia.Method Operation outcome of 2837 cases for cancers of esophagus and gastric cardia and followed-up were analysed.Results Overall resectability was 98.7%,and postoperative mortality was 0 92% in the group.Survival rates of 3 and 5 years were 48.9% and 33.7%,respectively.Factors affecting long-term survival were those of depth of tumor invasion and lymph nodes metastasis and oncologic staging.It was higher for cervical lymph nodes metastasis within 3 years after operation.Conclusions Early discovery and timely treatment,an appropriate enlarging resectable field and comprehensive therapies are the key to improve the long-term survival.