Head and Neck Surgeries

Dr. Neelakshi is experienced in managing both benign and malignant head and neck conditions. Her approach is comprehensive, from diagnosis to surgery and rehabilitation.

Head and Neck Surgeries

Procedures:

Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland for nodules, cancer, or hyperthyroidism.
Salivary Gland Surgery: Removal of stones, tumors, or infected glands.
Cystic Neck Swelling Treatment: Diagnosis and excision of cystic growths in the neck.
Cancer of Mouth and Neck Surgery: Cancer of Tongue or Oral Cavity requires enblock removal of cancer tissue and adjescent Neck Dissection with reconstruction.
Neck Dissection: Removal of lymph nodes and tissues affected by cancer.

Dr. Neelakshi

Dr. Neelakshi

MBBS (KMC Manipal), M.S. ENT (B.J. Medical College Ahmedabad), SRF (AIIMS Delhi)

Consultant ENT Surgeon in Siliguri

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is thyroid surgery safe?

Answer :

Yes, when performed by experienced surgeons, complications are rare.

Q. Do salivary gland tumors always require surgery?

Answer :

Most benign tumors are removed to prevent complications. Malignant tumors require surgical excision.

Q. Will I have a scar after neck surgery?

Answer :

Scars are typically minimal and can be hidden in natural skin folds.

Q. Can cystic swellings turn cancerous?

Answer :

Rarely. Most are benign but require evaluation and sometimes removal.

Q. What is the recovery period for head and neck surgery?

Answer :

Varies by procedure, but most patients recover within 2-3 weeks.

Q. Stopping tobacco can recover my cancer?

Answer :

It can not recover already existing cancer but certainly it reduces chance of envionment of other organ.

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