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Oral Cancer Surgery in Chennai — Complete Clearance, Functional Reconstruction

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Oral cancer surgery is as much about speaking, swallowing and appearance after treatment as it is about removing the tumour. This page explains how THANC plans every case around complete clearance and a return to normal life.

About Oral Cancer Surgery at THANC

Oral cancer surgery removes cancers of the tongue, floor of the mouth, buccal mucosa, gum, palate and lip, with matched neck dissection where the cancer has spread or has a high risk of spread. At THANC, our head and neck oncology team plans every case at a multidisciplinary tumour board, uses meticulous oncological technique for complete clearance, and involves oral-maxillofacial and reconstructive expertise so speech, swallowing and appearance are restored as fully as possible.

Who Needs Oral Cancer Surgery?

You may be a candidate if you experience any of the following:

  • Biopsy-proven oral squamous cell carcinoma
  • Non-healing ulcers or red-white patches in the mouth needing surgical treatment
  • Pre-malignant lesions with dysplasia or early invasion
  • Recurrent oral cancer after previous treatment
  • Oral cavity cancer with cervical lymph node involvement
  • Selected salivary and minor gland cancers of the oral cavity

What to Expect

A clear step-by-step view of your treatment journey at THANC.

  1. 1

    Multidisciplinary Planning

    Every case is reviewed at our head and neck tumour board with oncology, radiology and pathology input. Dental clearance, nutritional build-up and speech-swallowing baseline are completed before surgery.

  2. 2

    The Surgery

    Performed under general anaesthesia. The cancer is removed with clear oncological margins, often combined with neck dissection to address lymph nodes. Reconstruction — from primary closure to local flaps or more complex options — restores form and function.

  3. 3

    Hospital Stay

    A structured stay covers airway safety, feeding support, wound healing and early rehabilitation. A multidisciplinary team — head and neck surgery, oral-maxillofacial, speech-language pathology and nutrition — guides every step.

  4. 4

    Adjuvant Treatment & Rehabilitation

    Histopathology guides adjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy planned with medical and radiation oncology. Speech and swallowing therapy and long-term oncology follow-up complete the pathway.

Why Patients Trust THANC for Head & Neck Surgery

Head and neck cancer and gland surgery at THANC is delivered by a multidisciplinary team built around the operating surgeon, anaesthesia, pathology, and rehabilitation. Every plan is tailored to your tumour stage, voice needs, and swallowing function — with world-class care at affordable rates.

  • Senior head and neck surgeons with high-volume gland and oncology experience
  • Multidisciplinary tumour review before every major case
  • Voice, swallowing and shoulder rehabilitation integrated into recovery
  • Nerve-monitoring for thyroid, parathyroid and parotid surgery
  • Onco-pathology and frozen-section support during surgery
  • Personalised estimate prepared after consultation and imaging review

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be able to speak and eat normally after oral cancer surgery?
Speech and swallowing outcomes depend on the size and location of the tumour and the reconstruction used. Early rehabilitation with our speech-language pathology team, combined with thoughtful reconstruction, helps most patients regain comfortable speech and a safe, satisfying diet.
Do I need radiation or chemotherapy in addition to surgery?
This depends on the final histopathology — features such as larger size, deep invasion, nodal involvement or extranodal extension often lead to adjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. The plan is decided by the multidisciplinary tumour board.
Why is dental clearance done before oral cancer surgery?
Carious or loose teeth close to the planned radiation field can cause serious problems after treatment. Dental clearance before surgery protects oral health during and after adjuvant radiotherapy and reduces complications.
How long is the hospital stay?
Duration depends on the extent of surgery and reconstruction. Smaller resections with primary closure may need a short stay, while larger cancers with neck dissection and complex reconstruction require a longer, structured hospital course.
Will THANC provide a personalised estimate for oral cancer surgery?
Yes. After multidisciplinary review of your imaging and biopsy, our team shares a written, case-specific estimate covering surgery, reconstruction, stay and rehabilitation. THANC's rates are consistently lower than prevailing market rates in Chennai.

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Oral Cancer Surgery at THANC

  • Senior head and neck surgeons with high-volume gland and oncology experience
  • Multidisciplinary tumour review before every major case
  • Voice, swallowing and shoulder rehabilitation integrated into recovery
  • Nerve-monitoring for thyroid, parathyroid and parotid surgery
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