Tobacco related oral and upper aerodigestive cancers have reached an epidemic proportion in India often in people of lower socio-economic status.
At Oncology Logistics, and Precision Surgical Oncology Dr.Kamran Khan undertakes reconstructive surgeries to treat cancer in the region of head and neck. The primary goal of treatment for head and neck cancer is to eliminate the cancer. This can cause significant cosmetic and functional deficiency. The goal of reconstruction after head and neck surgery is to return your appearance and function to its original form as much as possible. This is accomplished through a variety of techniques. As in all cancers the primary treatment is the only and the best possible treatment must be attempted.
Surgery for head and neck cancer may include removal of structures associated with speaking, swallowing and appearance. Reconstruction may include bone, muscle and/or skin transfer along with the associated blood vessels to rebuild areas damaged by cancer and cancer treatment. Microvascular surgery can give good cosmetic and functional outcomes. Early detection and appropriate surgery can save patients from chemotherapy and radiation which are treatments best avoided unless life threatening.