Head & Neck Surgery

The Department of Head & Neck Surgery at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. KMC Hospital, Chengannur) offers all-encompassing surgical care for cancers and tumors impacting the mouth, throat, voice box, thyroid, parathyroid glands, salivary glands, and skull base. Our approach emphasizes not only disease treatment but also the preservation of vital functions like speech, swallowing, and voice whenever feasible.

Our Head & Neck Surgical Oncology services integrate cutting-edge surgical methods with multidisciplinary cancer care to offer personalized treatment for patients with both early and advanced head and neck cancers. Our specialists tailor treatment plans based on the tumor’s location, stage, and extent, whether performing oral cavity cancer surgery, transoral laser procedures, or complex operations for skull base malignancies and advanced laryngeal cancer.

At Dr. KMC Hospital, the best Head and Neck Surgery Hospital in Kerala, we provide comprehensive Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery for cancers involving different structures within the mouth. Surgical treatment is carefully planned to achieve appropriate cancer clearance while considering the patient’s speech, swallowing, appearance and overall quality of life following treatment.

For patients with early-stage voice box cancer, we provide Transoral Laser Surgery. This state-of-the-art method enables surgeons to reach and excise specific tumors via the mouth with laser technology. When suitable, it helps avoid more invasive external surgery, making it a valuable option for early laryngeal cancer treatment focused on preserving voice and function.

Our department also provides Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumour Excision for patients requiring surgical management of tumours affecting these glands. Careful surgical planning and precision are particularly important because of the complex anatomy of the neck and the proximity of structures involved in voice and swallowing.

Salivary Gland Tumor Excision is another important area of our Head & Neck Surgery services at KMC Hospital. Our surgeons provide treatment for tumours involving the salivary glands, with surgical planning based on the location and characteristics of the tumour.

For complex Skull Base Malignancies, our specialists offer advanced surgical management customized to each patient’s condition. Tumors in this area are challenging due to their closeness to vital nerves, blood vessels, and head and neck structures, emphasizing the need for expert surgical skills and multidisciplinary planning.

Patients with advanced cancer of the voice box may require Laryngectomy or Conservative Laryngeal Surgery. Depending on the extent and location of the cancer, our surgeons evaluate whether function-preserving surgery is possible or whether more extensive surgery is required for effective cancer treatment.

Treatment does not end with removal of the tumour. Head and neck cancer surgery can affect essential everyday functions, which is why Speech and Swallow Rehabilitation following Cancer Surgery forms an important part of our care. Rehabilitation helps patients adapt and recover their ability to communicate and swallow following appropriate surgical procedures.

For patients who have undergone laryngectomy, we also provide Artificial Larynx support for post-laryngectomy patients, helping them regain a means of communication and improve their quality of life following cancer surgery.

Patients seeking specialised head and neck cancer surgery visit Dr. KMC Hospital from Chengannur, Alappuzha, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam and other parts of Central Travancore.

To consult our Head & Neck Surgery team, contact us at ☎️ (+91) 0479 236 3300 / (+91) 479 236 3456, and our team will be happy to assist you.