New methods of prediction of bleeding from the esophageal varicose veins improve treatment outcomes. These methods consist of endoscopic assessment of varicose vein and mucous membrane with determination of thickness of the vein wall and mucosa, and also assessment of reflux-esophagitis with endoscopic ultrasonography. Original operation of azigoportal disconnection was performed in 13 patients followed-up after surgery from 1 to 4 years. The results obtained demonstrate high efficacy of this surgery for prophylaxis of repeated bleedings from esophageal varicose veins.