Mediastinoscopic esophagectomy(ME)is a minimally invasive approach without thoracotomy and pulmonary atelectasis during surgery. Here, we report the case of a 67-year-old patient who was successfully treated with thoracic esophageal cancer and severe chronic pulmonary infection using ME and home enteral nutrition therapy. Esophageal cancer patients with severe lung dysfunction have a risk of postoperative pneumoniae. ME could be a promising procedure for patients with severe lung dysfunction. We highlight the usefulness of ME as a safe approach to avoid pulmonary complications.