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General Surgery & Surgical Oncology

Oral, Head & Neck Cancers & Thyroid Surgeries

Radical excision and microvascular reconstruction for oral cavity, tongue, cheek, jaw cancers, total/hemithyroidectomy, and parotid gland tumor surgeries.

Clinical Focus: Head and neck surgical oncology demands exceptional precision to achieve complete tumor clearance while preserving speech, swallowing, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Malyadri Paladugu provides tertiary surgical expertise for oral cavity cancers, complex neck dissections, and endocrine neck surgeries (thyroid and parotid gland tumors).

Conditions Evaluated & Surgically Treated

  • Oral Cavity Cancers: Carcinomas of the tongue, buccal mucosa (cheek), floor of mouth, retromolar trigone, and alveolar ridge.
  • Composite Resection & Mandibulectomy: Marginal and segmental jaw resections with primary reconstruction.
  • Neck Dissections: Selective and modified radical neck dissections for cervical lymph node clearance.
  • Thyroid Gland Tumors: Hemithyroidectomy and Total Thyroidectomy for Papillary, Follicular, and Medullary thyroid malignancies with recurrent laryngeal nerve preservation.
  • Salivary Gland Surgeries: Superficial and total parotidectomy with facial nerve dissection and monitoring, and submandibular gland tumor excision.
  • Laryngeal & Hypopharyngeal Cancers: Surgical evaluation, voice-preserving partial resections, and comprehensive tumor board sequencing.

Comprehensive Pre-Operative Diagnostic Pathway

Endoscopy & Biopsy

Rigid/flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy and precision punch/incisional tissue biopsy.

Contrast Imaging (CT/MRI)

High-resolution CECT Face & Neck or MRI to map depth of invasion and bone cortex involvement.

Nerve & Endocrine Safety

Pre-op vocal cord mobility assessment and Serum Calcium/PTH baseline evaluation in thyroid cases.

Surgical Precision & Functional Rehabilitation

  1. Microscopic Margin Control: Achieving clear three-dimensional soft tissue and bony margins.
  2. Reconstructive Planning: Local and regional flap reconstructions (pectoralis major, submental, anterolateral thigh free flaps) to restore oral competence.
  3. Critical Nerve Preservation: Dedicated intraoperative identification of the Facial Nerve (Parotid) and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (Thyroid).
  4. Speech & Swallowing Therapy: Post-operative rehabilitation to ensure early resumption of oral feeding and articulate speech.

Why Choose Karthikeya Speciality Clinics

  • Dedicated Surgical Oncologist: Dr. Malyadri Paladugu has extensive high-volume operative experience in complex head and neck oncology.
  • Advanced Yashoda Hospital Infrastructure: Operating with state-of-the-art bipolar, ultrasonic scalpels, nerve monitoring, and ICU facilities.
  • Functional Preservation Focus: Meticulous care taken to preserve speech, swallowing, facial symmetry, and nerve function.
  • Multidisciplinary Care Coordination: Seamless coordination with radiation and medical oncologists for post-surgical adjuvant therapies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Non-healing mouth ulcers lasting over 2-3 weeks, persistent white (leukoplakia) or red (erythroplakia) patches, unexplained pain, difficulty swallowing, or a painless swelling in the neck should be evaluated immediately.
With precision surgical techniques and careful identification of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) and External Branch of the Superior Laryngeal Nerve (EBSLN), the risk of permanent voice alteration is minimized to under 1-2% in expert hands.
Initial hospital stay typically ranges from 4 to 7 days depending on the extent of surgery and reconstruction. Most patients resume soft oral feeding and daily activities within 2 to 3 weeks with guided rehabilitation.