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Oral Cancer Surgery in Broadway, Kolkata

Oral Cancer Surgery

Oral Cancer Surgery in Broadway, Kolkata

Oral Cancer Surgery is a medical procedure aimed at excising malignant tumours from the mouth and throat while preserving essential functions like swallowing and speaking. Although most of these tumours can be removed by opening the oral cavity, some require an extensive approach.

  • Prior to surgery, preoperative evaluations including imaging scans and biopsies, pinpoint the cancer’s precise location and extent. 

  • During surgery, the cancer, surrounding tissue, and occasionally neighbouring lymph nodes are removed to ensure complete eradication. 

  • Post-surgery, various reconstructive methods, such as skin grafts or tissue flaps may be used to restore function and appearance, depending on the size and location of the tumour. 

Pain management is crucial during recovery along with monitoring for problems such as infection or poor healing. Rehabilitation therapy is important to restore oral function and help patients adjust to swallowing or speech abnormalities that may arise. Regular follow-ups are necessary to track progress and identify any indications of recurrence. 

Consult our surgeons if you need  Oral Cancer Surgery in Broadway, Kolkata. 

Oral Cancer Surgery is a medical procedure aimed at excising malignant tumours from the mouth and throat while preserving essential functions like swallowing and speaking.

FAQ's

Common types of oral cancers include:

Squamous cell carcinoma: Arising from the thin, flat cells lining the oral cavity

Verrucous carcinoma: It is a warty, slow-growing tumour that is frequently discovered in the oral mucosa

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma: An oral cavity-related cancer of the salivary glands

Adenoid cystic carcinoma: An additional malignancy of the salivary glands that may impact the oral cavity
 

Surgery is necessary to remove malignant tumours from patients' mouths or throats. This includes those who have been diagnosed with oral cancer or who are suspected of having it based on imaging scans or biopsy results. For cancers that are localised and have not metastasised, surgery may be recommended. Patients with advanced or recurrent oral cancer may also need surgery as part of a comprehensive treatment plan intended to remove the tumour and stop its spread.
 

The following outlines some types of oral cancer surgery: 

  • Tumour Resection

  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery

  • Glossectomy

  • Maxillectomy

  • Mandibulectomy

  • RoboticSsurgery

  • Laryngectomy

  • Lymph Node Dissection

Resection of a tumour entails excising the malignant tissue together with a margin of healthy tissue. If the size of the malignant tumour is small, there may not be many side effects. Surgery for reconstruction can be required if the malignancy is more advanced.

To eradicate any cancer cells that may still be present and lessen the likelihood that the disease will return, patients may occasionally require additional treatments, such as Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. If doctors discover cancer cells in the healthy tissue surrounding the tumour, the patient can occasionally require a second surgery. 

A maxillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the maxilla, or top jawbone, is removed, whole or in part. Usually, it is done to treat tumours that affect the maxillary region or oral cancer. Reconstruction, which frequently uses prosthetic devices or tissue transplants, may be required, depending on the degree of the surgery, to restore the aesthetics and function of the face. 
 

A mandibulectomy is a surgical procedure in which the mandible, or jaw bone, is removed whole or in part. Surgeons may remove a significant portion of the jaw bone if imaging studies indicate malignancy. Usually, prosthetics, a bone from a deceased donor, or a fragment of bone from another area of the patient's body are used by surgeons to reconstruct the jaw. 
 

A surgical procedure known as Lymph Node Dissection, or neck dissection, helps remove cancerous tissues and lymph nodes from the neck. Doctors prefer this procedure, when cancer may have spread from the lip and oral cavity to the lymph nodes. This surgery can be:

  • Partial/selective: Only certain lymph nodes are removed by surgeons.

  • Modified radical: Surgeons remove the majority of lymph nodes from one side, except a tiny amount of muscle and nerve tissue.

  • Radical: Nearly all muscles, veins, nerves, and lymph nodes are removed by surgeons. 

Surgery for oral cancer has the following benefits:

  • Total tumour removal: Surgery can remove all cancerous tissue, which increases the effectiveness of treatment. 

  • Preservation of function: It seeks to preserve necessary oral abilities like chewing, swallowing, and speaking.

  • Quick pathology assessment: During surgery, tissue samples can be quickly examined to inform subsequent treatment choices. 

Surgical complications following oral cancer treatment could include:

  • Bleeding: Excessive bleeding can happen during or after surgery, and it may need to be controlled

  • Infection: Infections can occur after surgery, resulting in discomfort, swelling, and slowed healing

  • Nerve damage: Damage to the oral region's nerves might cause numbness, altered facial sensation, or sensory abnormalities

  • Difficulty speaking or swallowing: Surgical procedures may cause speech or swallowing difficulties that are either temporary or permanent

  • Facial disfigurement: Major surgeries may lead to cosmetic modifications that lower one's quality of life and lower one's sense of self

Doctors may instruct you on taking these measures post-surgery:

  • Follow a soft diet to minimise discomfort

  • Take prescribed pain medications as directed

  • Practice good oral hygiene to prevent infections

  • Attend follow-up appointments for wound assessment

  • Avoid smoking or alcohol consumption

  • Rest and avoid strenuous activities

  • Report any infection or symptoms as soon as possible

  • Follow any specific instructions regarding wound care or oral rinses

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