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This study aimed to assess the rates and types of complications following one- and two-stage esophagectomies, and to identify predictors of adverse outcomes in patients with esophageal cancer. Methods: We analyzed clinical data from patients undergoing one-stage (Ivor Lewis) or two-stage esophagectomies. Postoperative complications were defined as events occurring within 30 days after surgery. Variables such as patient demographics, clinical staging, histological tumor grade, and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy were assessed for their association with complications. Statistical analyses included logistic regression and chi-squared tests. Results: Among 61 patients, postoperative complications occurred in 24.6% of cases. The most frequent were pneumonia (22.2%), anastomotic leakage (22.2%), and hemothorax (27.8%). Significant predictors of complications included intraoperative disease staging, histological tumor grade, and the use of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The odds ratio for complications following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy was 8.75. The frequency of anastomotic leakage was similar in one- and two-stage procedures (30.8% vs. 26.3%, respectively). Conclusions: Postoperative complications remain a significant challenge in esophageal cancer surgery, particularly in the context of advanced disease or neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. These findings underscore the necessity for precise surgical planning and comprehensive postoperative care to mitigate risks and optimize patient outcomes. 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