747, Poonamalle High Road
(Opp. Pachaiyappa's College)
Kilpauk, Chennai-600010
+91 73977 68795
044 4074 2000
Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology
Head and Neck tumors are a group of tumors occurring in a small but anatomically complex region, requiring a dedicated and skilled approach. In India, head and neck cancers are one of the most common cancers accounting for 30% of all cancers. These tumours arise from the critical regions of the head & neck that affect, talking, chewing, swallowing, voice, breathing and appearance, thereby affecting the normal activities of daily living and quality of life. It takes great skill to remove the disease while maintaining near-normal functioning of vital systems of the body. The Head & Neck team has an extensive experience in the management of these advanced tumors.
The Department of Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology at THANC Hospital is a site-specific oncology unit providing comprehensive and personalized care to head and neck cancer patients. It is a specialized branch of cancer surgery. The department aims to provide the best oncological and functional outcome for head and neck cancer patients, focusing on each individual’s long-term quality of life. Community service efforts of the department, include participation in the hospital’s head and neck cancer screenings and collaboration with non-governmental organisations.
Symptoms
The symptoms of head and neck cancer will vary depending on the specific type of disease present. Some general warning symptoms and signs include:
- Mouth ulcer that bleeds easily or does not heal within a few days
- Red or white patch on the gums, tongue or cheek lining causing burning sensation
- Swelling or lump or thickness in the neck or face
- Persistent soreness or pain in the throat
- Chewing or Swallowing difficulties
- Mouth or tongue numbness
- Persistent hoarseness or changes in Voice
- Blood in saliva or phlegm
- Frequent nosebleeds
- Persistent nasal blockage or sinus headaches
- Ear pain or bleeding from ear
- Loose teeth or dentures doesn’t fit well causing ulcers
- A Mole on the head or neck that changes in size or colour
- Progressive Snoring or Cough
Conditions Treated
- Benign, premalignant and malignant conditions of all Mouth (Oral cavity subsites)
- Cancers of the Larynx and Pharynx
- Benign and malignant Salivary Gland tumours
- Benign and malignant conditions of the Thyroid
- Cancers of the Maxilla and Paranasal Sinuses
- Tumours of the Ear and Temporal bone
- Congenital conditions like Branchial cyst, sinus and fistula
- Benign swellings of the head and neck
- Parapharyngeal space tumours
- Periorbital tumours
- Infective conditions like tuberculous lymphadenitis and deep neck space infections
- Hemangiomas & Vascular tumours
- Tumours in Children
- Tracheal tumours
- Benign and malignant conditions of the Parathyroid
- Skin cancers of head and neck region
- Carcinoma unknown primary – neck
- Salivary gland stones and strictures within duct
- Premalignant conditions of the Larynx and Pharynx
Specialised Services and Surgeries
- Early Detection & Screening of Oral and Laryngeal Cancers
- Biopsies of lesions in Oral Cavity, Nasal Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx and Neck
- Resection of cancer of all oral cavity subsites
- Resection of Cancers of the larynx and hypopharynx including Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM) and Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
- All types of Neck Dissection and excision of Neck tumours
- Reconstruction following tumour resection with local flaps and pedicled flaps
- Advanced reconstructive techniques following cancer surgery, including microvascular surgery, free tissue transfer and customised reconstruction with computer-assisted 3D planning
- All types of surgeries on the Thyroid gland (Thyroidectomy) with Nerve Integrity Monitoring (NIM)
- All types of surgeries on the Salivary glands (Parotidectomy , Submandibular Gland excision) with Nerve Integrity Monitoring (NIM)
- Excision of benign neck and facial swellings
- Facial nerve reanimation techniques
- Maxillofacial reconstruction
- Voice Rehabilitation (including secondary voice rehabilitation post total laryngectomy)
- Emergency procedures (Flap Salvage, Tracheostomy, Deep Neck Space Infection)
- Defect Based Functional Reconstruction of Head & Neck Region
- Post-Treatment Recurrent Cancers
- No-facial scar surgery in Oral Cancers
- Conservative laryngeal surgeries
- Onco- Phagosurgery
- Three – Dimensional (3-D) Surgical planning and dental rehabilitation for upper and lower
- Sialendoscopy and removal of Salivary duct stones
- Cranio – Facial Resections
Facilities
- Office-based flexibleEndoscopy and Imaging: Pharyngoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Stroboscopy, Nasal Endoscopy, Autofluorescence imaging , Nasopharyngoscopy, Trans Nasal Esophagoscopy, Bronchoscopy or Gastroscopy
- Operation Theatre: Awake fiberoptic intubation scopes, Narrow Band Imaging, Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring, Endoscopic Surgery, CO2LASER, Operating Microscope.
- Post treatment Dental rehabilitation including: Obturator, Fixed/ Removable Dentures, Dental Implants, Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Speech Aid Prosthesis, Mandibular Guide Flange, Occlusal Splints.
- Speech and Swallowing rehabilitation including: Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Modified Barium Swallow, Therapy.
Team approach
The Head and Neck Surgery team work in close coordination with other specialists as a multi-disciplinary team, comprising of plastic and reconstructive surgery, maxillofacial surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, onco-pathology, radiology, nuclear medicine, pain & palliative medicine, speech and swallow therapists to plan an individualized and current evidence-based treatment for all head and neck cancer patients across stages and tumour types. With the experts and the patients, a multidisciplinary tumour board discussion and surgical planning board is routinely held for discussion and consensus on managing head and neck cancer patients being treated in the hospital.
Second opinions
A second opinion can help you make the best health decisions. We review your medical history, diagnostic tests, any previous treatments and your personal preferences to give you an informed opinion.
Patient care coordinators
Our patient care coordinators guide you through your care plan. They can help you schedule appointments, gather medical records, address concerns and coordinate your care among all the specialists involved in your treatment.
MEET YOUR CARE TEAM
Departmental Surgeon
Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MCh (Head & Neck), FICRS, FEB - ORL HNS, ASOHNS
ENT / Otorhinolaryngologist | Laryngologist | Head & Neck Surgeon
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