Parotid Surgery
Removes part or all of the parotid gland while carefully identifying and preserving facial nerve branches whenever possible.
Head and neck cancer surgery
Head and neck surgery with reconstruction
Advanced head and neck cancer surgery combines precise tumour removal with reconstruction to preserve appearance, function, and quality of life whenever possible.
Our surgeons treat complex cancers involving the parotid, thyroid, oral cavity, and larynx, using reconstructive and microvascular techniques when tissue defects need to be restored.
Overview
Removing cancer while restoring function and appearance
Head and neck cancers can affect areas such as the parotid gland, thyroid, oral cavity, and larynx. Surgery must remove the cancer while protecting important nerves and structures whenever possible. When removal creates a significant defect, reconstructive surgery can restore the affected area’s structure, function, and appearance.
Reconstruction may use nearby tissue or free flaps taken from another part of the body. These tissues are connected to blood vessels in the neck using microsurgical techniques. For selected laryngeal cancers requiring removal of the voice box, voice prostheses can help suitable patients communicate after surgery.
How it works
Techniques, the procedure and recovery
The right approach depends on the cancer’s location, extent, affected structures, and whether reconstruction is needed to restore function and appearance.
Thyroid Surgery
Removes part or all of the thyroid depending on the condition, while protecting the nerves and glands controlling vocal cords and calcium levels.
Oral Cavity Surgery
Removes the cancer with an appropriate margin of normal tissue while planning reconstruction to restore structure and function.
Free-Flap Reconstruction
Uses tissue from another part of the body to reconstruct defects, connecting its blood vessels to vessels in the neck through microvascular surgery.
Laryngeal Surgery
Removes the voice box when necessary and may include placement of a voice prosthesis to support speech after surgery.
Your surgical team will assess the cancer, review imaging, plan the required procedure, and determine whether reconstruction is needed after tumour removal.
During surgery, the cancer is removed with appropriate margins while important nerves, blood vessels, and surrounding structures are protected whenever possible. Reconstruction is performed when removal creates a significant defect.
General anaesthesia is used, so you remain asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure.
The surgeon assesses the tumour and identifies important nerves, vessels, and surrounding structures.
The cancer is removed with appropriate margins while protecting vital structures whenever possible.
A reconstructive technique is selected according to the size and location of the defect.
Free-flap tissue may be connected to neck blood vessels using microsurgical techniques.
After surgery, you’ll be monitored closely as the anaesthesia wears off. Your team will assess pain, breathing, swallowing, wound healing, and reconstruction. Recovery depends on the cancer treated, extent of surgery, reconstruction performed, and how your body responds.
Recovery after head and neck surgery varies depending on the cancer, extent of surgery, and whether reconstruction was required. Your team monitors healing, breathing, swallowing, nutrition, speech, and wound recovery while gradually helping you return to everyday activities.
Early recovery may involve swelling, soreness, tiredness, and changes in swallowing or speech. Your care team will guide wound care, nutrition, movement, medication, and rehabilitation according to the procedure performed.
Recovery time varies depending on the surgery, reconstruction, your overall health, and any additional cancer treatment required.
Regular follow-up helps monitor healing, reconstruction, speech, swallowing, pathology results, and your next steps in treatment.
Risks
Risks and complications
Like any major surgery, head and neck procedures carry risks that vary with the operation and cancer.
Bleeding
Bleeding can occur during or after head and neck surgery.
Infection
The surgical site or reconstructed tissue can become infected during recovery.
Nerve injury
Nerve involvement or injury can cause weakness or changes in function.
Swallowing or speech changes
Surgery may temporarily or permanently affect swallowing, speech, or other functions.
Reconstruction complications
Reconstructed tissue may experience healing or blood-supply complications.
Voice changes
Laryngeal surgery can permanently affect natural voice and may require voice rehabilitation.
Our team takes every precaution to minimise risks and closely monitors you throughout your recovery.
Why SSO?
At SSO Hospitals, specialised head and neck cancer surgery combines precise tumour removal with reconstructive expertise to help preserve appearance, function, and quality of life.
Our surgeons manage complex parotid, thyroid, oral cavity, and laryngeal cancers, using free-flap and microvascular reconstruction when significant tissue defects require restoration.
Our specialists
Meet our specialists
World-class expertise, empathetic treatment.
13+ YrsDr. Amit Chakraborty
Head & Neck Cancer · Oral Cancer · Tongue Cancer · Laryngeal Cancer · Thyroid Cancer · Salivary Gland Cancer
SSO Cancer Hospital, Ghatkopar West
4+ YrsDr. Vijay Tiwari
Head & Neck Oncology · Oral Cancer Surgery · Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery · Laryngeal & Pharyngeal Cancer Surgery · Reconstructive Oncology · Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Surgery
SSO Cancer Hospital, Andheri West
4+ Yrs
4+ YrsDr. Krishnanunni Nair
Oral Cancer Surgery · Head & Neck Surgical Oncology · Jaw Tumour Surgery · Salivary Gland Tumour Surgery · Maxillofacial Reconstruction
SSO Cancer Hospital, Vashi & White Lotus International Hospital, Navi Mumbai
7+ YrsDr. Shirish Patil
Head & Neck Oncology · Skull Base Surgery · Organ-Preserving Cancer Surgery · Microvascular Reconstruction
SSO Cancer Hospital, Belagavi
35+ YrsDr. Kamran A. Khan
Breast Cancer · Gynaecological Cancer · GI & Colorectal Cancer · Robotic Oncologic Surgery · Organ-Preserving Surgery · Oncoplastic Breast Surgery · Minimal Access Gynaecological Oncology
Saifee Hospital · SSO Cancer Hospital Charni Road
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
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Reconstruction can restore the structure, function, and appearance of areas affected by cancer removal.
Surgeons carefully dissect and preserve facial nerve branches whenever possible, although the nerve may need removal if involved by the tumour.
It uses tissue from another part of the body, connecting its blood vessels to vessels in the neck through microvascular surgery.
A voice prosthesis may be inserted after larynx removal, and training can help suitable patients produce speech for communication.
Google reviews
What our patients say about us
Unedited words from patients and families, straight from our review pages.
4.8800+ Google reviews
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
IMIrshad MulllajiGoogle review
“My wife is under treatment of Dr Chetan Anchan… large bone pathological fracture curettage and reconstruction, successfully done. He is a great man, great doctor, always there for patients.”
NDNikit DoshiGoogle review
“We are truly thankful to Dr. Jay Anam sir, an excellent onco surgeon. The hospital was clean and well-maintained, and staff were professional yet empathetic.”
PSPriti ShahGoogle review
“Dr. Sanket Mehta is a life saving doctor, he treated my father and cured his colon cancer. Ms. Rida from Charni Road branch helped throughout the follow up.”
MWManasi WaghmareGoogle review
“My mother is treated under Dr. Nilesh Chordiya and his team for breast cancer. SSO supported us financially via CM fund approval.”
Care, close to home
Nine centres across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Belagavi. Choose the closest location and connect with the right specialist.
SSO Ghatkopar
HospitalSilver Point, 7th Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital and Research Centre, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kasturi Park, Maneklal Estate, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086
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SSO Thane
HospitalFirst Floor, Surgical Speciality Oncology Hospital, Highland Sky Arcade, Shop F, 11A and F-12, Naupada, Thane West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400602
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SSO Hospital Andheri
Hospital2nd Floor, Specialty Surgical Oncology, New Link Rd, above Bellevue Hospital, next to Audi Showroom, Sahakar Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
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SSO Chembur
Clinic6th floor, Business Point, Ramakrishna Chemburkar Marg, near Savla Hospital, Chembur Gaothan, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
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SSO Vashi
ClinicNo. 51, Shanti Center Building, 4th floor, Clinic, above Parichay Hotel, Sector 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703
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SSO Charni Road
Clinic9th Floor, Mehta Mahal, 9 B, Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004
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SRCC
HospitalNh Srcc Children's Hospital, 1-1A, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Haji Ali, Haji Ali Government Colony, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400034
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Belagavi
Hospital9666A-2/D, behind BUDA Office, Ashok Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Belgavi, Karnataka 590016
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Ahmedabad
Hospitalopp. Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium Hall, behind Rajpath Rangoli Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India
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