The ENT Group - Head And Neck Surgery

Head and neck surgery is a specialty within the field of ear, nose and throat medicine (otolaryngology) that focuses on surgically treating head and neck disorders.

Head and neck surgery encompasses a broad surgical procedure addressing the head and neck pathology, either benign diseases or malignant tumour. As head and neck is a critical region which houses several organs responsible for vital human functions such as breathing, eating, mastication, olfaction, hearing, and vision, surgery in this delicate area poses significant challenges. The ENT Group team of surgeons have developed their skill set over a considerable period to ensure the most positive of out comes are achieved in the management of Head and Neck conditions.

Conditions Managed by Head and Neck Surgeons

Head and Neck Cancers:

• Tumors of the oral cavity, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), salivary glands, nasal cavity, and sinuses • Thyroid and parathyroid cancers .

Benign Tumors and Cysts:

• Non-cancerous growths in the head and neck region, including lipomas, cysts, and adenomas

Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders:

• Thyroid nodules, goiters, hyperthyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism • Surgical interventions like thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy.

Throat Disorders:

• Tonsillitis, adenoiditis, and obstructive sleep apnea • Surgical procedures like tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Reconstructive Surgery:

• Reconstruction of defects resulting from cancer surgery or trauma • Microvascular free flap surgery to restore form and function