What the department does
Procedures include thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, laryngectomy, neck dissection, and upper or lower jaw resection. The department also removes nasal, sinus, skin, and soft-tissue tumours and performs reconstructive surgery.
Conditions and clinical questions addressed
The department treats tumours of the thyroid and salivary glands, tongue, cheeks, jaws, larynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx, and nasopharynx. Its scope also includes the nose, paranasal sinuses, external auditory canal, and regional skin and soft tissues.
Clinical approach
Available techniques include CO2 laser surgery for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal tumours, endoscopic surgery for nasal and sinus tumours, and microsurgical reconstruction. Both open and endoscopic approaches are used for nasal and paranasal sinus tumour removal.
What patients can expect
Patients have access to diagnostic assessment and surgical treatment directed at the affected area. Depending on the tumour, treatment may involve laser surgery, endoscopic removal, or a more extensive operation. Neck lymph-node dissection and reconstructive procedures are also available as part of the department’s surgical services.
