Head & Neck Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery
Head & Neck surgery treats a variety of problems of Head & Neck. Common Conditions include Thyroid Problems, parotid gland problems, lymph node enlargement, Sinus Disorders, oral cavity cancers , nasal septum problems, Auditory canal infections and deafness. Head & Neck Surgeons are often called Ear, Nose & Throat doctors or Otolaryngologists.
Conditions Treated by Head & surgeons
- Head and neck injuries
- Sinus problems
- Oral and Oro- pharyngeal cancers
- Chronic ear infections
- Snoring and sleep apnea
- Tonsil issues
- Thyroid conditions
- Parotid Gland conditions
Head & Neck Surgery
There are different types of Head & Neck Surgery which are performed depending upon the Disease, patients health and spread of the disease. Usually, In the cases of head and neck cancer before making any decisions the head and neck cancer surgeons, medical and radiation cancer specialists and other doctors forming cancer board decide upon the best available treatment (radiation, chemotherapy and surgery) for the patient
Surgeries can include Minimally Invasive Procedures for a speedy recovery.
Surgeons , oncology ( cancer ) specialist and Patient usually discuss the details of the procedure to make patients understand the outcomes of surgery and mutually decide the best treatment for the patient.
Recovery after head & Neck Surgery
Recovery depends on the surgery. Neck dissections to remove tumours require 2 to 3 days in hospital other majors reconstructive surgeries can take up to one week.
Patients may usually feel weak tired after major reconstruction surgery because of poor oral intake and usually need assistance after their discharge from hospital to maintain their oral intake.
Head and Neck Surgery may not be the last procedure for many patients. Some may need cosmetic enhancement Surgery to regain a natural look of face and neck.
To know more, consult our team of the best surgeons at Surgeons House Limited (SHL) available at different global locations.
