Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology

Head and neck surgery and Oncology at Amrita hospital, Kochi encompasses a diverse range of procedures focusing on tumours of the mouth, throat, nose and sinuses, neck, thyroid, salivary glands. We have adopted a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from head and neck oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, deglutologists, plastic surgeons and craniomaxillofacial surgeons thereby being able to adopt the best clinical practice. This ensures a comprehensive evaluation, appropriate decision making and tailor-made treatment for case to case basis. The fusion of diverse specialties enhances the management of complex conditions such as tumours and reconstructive procedures.

We are one of the very few centres in India who has Plastic surgeons and Craniomaxillofacial surgeons working together for the ideal Surgical reconstruction. 

In our Department of Head and Neck Surgery, excellence merges seamlessly with compassion in our commitment to your well-being. Our team of highly skilled surgeons and healthcare professionals stands ready to provide world-class care for a comprehensive range of head and neck conditions. With a patient-centric approach at the heart of everything we do, we ensure that you receive the highest quality services tailored to your specific needs.

• World Class Surgical Facilities and Surgeons available in the field
• Detailed workup with all sort of investigations
• 24-Hour availability of microvascular surgeons
• Trained medical staff for hourly free flap monitoring.
• Dedicated ICU integrated to the exclusive state-of-the-art operation theatre complex.
• 24-hour availability of expert airway intensivist and anaesthetist.
• Dedicated swallowing and speech service for early rehabilitation of cancer patients.
• First institution to start MCh Head and Neck Surgery/Oncology super specialty course in India.
• Multi-Departmental tumor board discussion for best tailored evidence-based treatment for the patient.

• More than 20 years experienced renowed surgeons
• Comprehensive management of head and neck cancers
• Latest technology for surgery, imaging and reconstruction
• Modern ICU with anesthetists with experience beyond par and state of art machines and well trained nursing personal
• Modern OT machines and instruments
• Availability of Robotic assisted Surgeries
• 3D printing model machines 
• High success rates for surgeries

We deal with all benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including adult and pediatric patients and reconstruction of the the surgical defects. We are equipped with state of art technology in the Operating theatres including LASER & Robotic assisted surgeries. 

Oral Cavity

1. Early and advanced oral cancers
2. Premalignant conditions
3. Vascular malformations
4. Oral submucous fibrosis
5. Trismus surgery

Oropharynx

1. Biopsy
2. Tonsillectomy
3. Lingual tonsillectomy
4. TransOralRobotic Surgery
5. Lingual thyroidectomy
6. Early and advanced Cancer oropharynx

Larynx/Hypopharynx

1. DL scopy and biopsy
2. Laser Cordectomy
3. TORS assisted surgeries
4. Early and advanced laryngeal cancers
5. Early and advanced pharyngeal cancers
6. Pharyngocutaneous fistula correction
7. Tracheal stenosis repair
8. Tracheostomy
9. Cricotracheal resection

Neck

1. Lymphnode biopsy
2. Neck dissection
3. Neck mass excision

Thyroid

1. Thyroidectomy
2. Parathyroid surgery
3. Central compartment neck dissection

Parotid

1. Parotidectomy
2. Facial nerve repair
3. Tru cut biopsy

Temporal Bone

1. Glomus tumors
2. Benign and malignant temporal bone tumors

Odontogenic tumors

1. Excision
2. Ameloblastoma excision and reconstruction

Skull base

1. Benign and malignant tumors of skull base
2. CSF rhinorrhea repair

Nose and paranasal sinuses

1. Benign and malignant tumors of PNS
2. Orbital exenteration

Secondary reconstruction

LASER assisted procedures

1. LASER oral excision
2. LASER cordectomy

Robotic assisted surgery- thyroidectomy/TORS

• Ablative cancer surgery to remove tumor from the patient body.
• Reconstructive surgery to return pre-surgical state both functionally and aesthetically.
• Minimal invasive surgeries – Keyhole surgery, endoscopic surgeries and Trans-oral laser surgeries.
• Trans-Oral Robotic surgeries (TORS).
• Robotic Thyroidectomy.
• Suture less thyroid surgery (Harmonic scalpel surgery).
• Skull base and sinus services including endoscopic and neuro-navigation assisted surgeries combined with expertise of neurosurgeons.
• Curative surgeries for non-cancerous swellings including huge benign tumors and vascular lesions.
• Virtual surgical planning with VRT Model and 3D printing software.
• Patient specific implants/hardware for reconstruction of maxilla (upper jaw), mandible (lower jaw) and orbit defects.
• Surgery for salivary gland cancer and non-cancer swellings.
• Facial re-animation surgeries for facial palsy with free functional muscle transfer, temporalis tendon transfer, gold weight implant etc.
• Secondary reconstruction of head and neck cancer ablative defects to achieve normal or near normal aesthetic and functional results.
• Exclusive dysphagia unit for functional rehabilitation with tailored methods.
• Dental rehabilitation in the form of dentures and implants.
• Prosthetic implants for defects of face, ear and eye socket.
• Dental oncology for pre and post radiotherapy care for head and neck cancer patients.

We at Amrita believes in holistic care. The practitioners approaches patients not just as medical cases but as individuals with unique experiences, emotions and existential concerns. This inspires empathy, compassion and ethical decision making fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families facing profound challenges thereby optimizing quality of life throughout the cancer journey. Integrating philosophical inquiry into medical practice can lead to more holistic and patient centered approaches to cancer care. 

• India’s First Robot-assisted thyroid surgery in 2016
• The centre has the largest experience in maxillary reconstructions in the country.
• First MCh course in head and neck surgery in India
• More than 200 peer-reviewed publications on head and neck surgery in the country.
• Master’s degree course in Swallowing Disorders & Therapy at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is the first of its kind in India

Phone: 0484 - 2851401, 0484 - 6681401

Email: headandnecksurgery@aims.amrita.edu