Surgical Treatments for Head & Neck Cancer
Surgical Procedures: Surgery and Staging for Lip and Oral Cancer
Information about surgical procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancers.
Surgical Procedures: Surgery and Staging for Oropharyngeal Cancer
A review of surgical procedures used in the treatment of oropharyngeal cancers.
Surgical Procedures: Surgery and Staging for Salivary Cancer
Surgical procedures used in the treatment of salivary cancer.
Surgical Procedures: Surgery and Staging for Nasal Cancer
This article goes over the surgeries that are used in the treatment of nasal cancer.
Surgical Procedures: Partial and Total Laryngectomy
A laryngectomy is a surgical procedure that is done to remove larynx (voice box), which can be used to treat cancer of the larynx.
Surgical Procedures: Mandibulectomy
A mandibulectomy is a surgical procedure that is done to remove a portion of the jaw.
Surgical Procedures: Maxillectomy
A maxillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the upper portion of the jaw, called the maxilla, for certain medical conditions.
Surgical Procedures: Parotidectomy
A parotidectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove the parotid gland, which is the largest of the body’s salivary glands.
Surgical Procedures: Craniofacial Resection
A craniofacial resection is a surgical procedure that is done to remove tumors caused by cancers such as paranasal sinus and nasal cancers.
Surgical Procedures: Glossectomy
A glossectomy is a surgical procedure that is done to remove all or part of the tongue for certain medical conditions, including oral cavity and throat cancers.
Surgical Procedures: Neck Dissection
A neck dissection is the removal of lymph nodes and nearby tissue from the neck to treat cancer.
Surgical Procedures: Cordectomy
A cordectomy is a surgery to remove part or all of the vocal cords.