Head & Neck Oncology - Procedures

Procedures

Our Head & Neck Oncology team performs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Diagnostic Procedures

• Endoscopic examination of throat and airway

• CT scan, MRI, and PET-CT imaging

• Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)

• Image-guided biopsy

• Thyroid biopsy

• Tumor staging and molecular testing

Surgical Procedures

Oral Cancer Surgery

• Tumor removal from tongue, cheek, or oral cavity

• Jaw preservation or reconstruction when required

Throat and Laryngeal Cancer Surgery

• Partial or total laryngectomy

• Voice-preserving surgery when feasible

Thyroid Cancer Surgery

• Thyroidectomy (partial or total removal of thyroid gland)

Salivary Gland Cancer Surgery

• Tumor removal with nerve preservation when possible

Reconstructive Surgery

• Microvascular free flap reconstruction

• Restoration of speech, swallowing, and appearance

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

• Robotic-assisted tumor removal

• Laser-assisted cancer surgery

Medical Oncology Treatments

• Chemotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Immunotherapy

• Combination therapy protocols

• Treatment for advanced and recurrent cancers

Radiation Therapy Procedures

• External beam radiation therapy

• IMRT and IGRT

• Organ-preserving radiation therapy

• Combined chemoradiation therapy