Head and neck cancer department

 

Head and Neck Cancer department is one of the most experienced centers in Russia dedicated exclusively to the evaluation and treatment of patients with cancers of the head and neck, including throat, larynx, pharynx, salivary glands, oral cavity (lip, mouth, tongue). The department provides high quality diagnostic procedures and medical treatment for patients with benign and malignant tumors of head and neck. Specialists use traditional as well as various minimally invasive techniques, including transoral laser and endoscopic surgery. It helps the patients to restore function and appearance, reduce the need for tracheostomy and speed recovery. Our surgeons collaborate closely with experts of numerous specialities – pathologists, facial reconstructive surgeons, chemotherapists. Such a multimodality treatment may be the most promising approach for increasing a patient chance of cure. We perform the following surgery treatment:

• Microsurgery reconstruction of trаchea and larynx;
• Oral cavity cancer – lip, mouth, tongue;
• Throat cancer, including the pharynx and larynx;
• Thyroid cancer;
• Skull base tumor, including nasal cavity, salivary glands, ear and temporal bone.

The department provides:

• Voice rehabilitation of patients after laryngectomy and other microsurgical reconstructions of head and neck;
• Modern targeted therapies;
• Chemical therapy.

Our team of specialists works with each patient individually to create a treatment plan tailored to the type of disease, lifestyle and personal needs to achieve the best possible outcome.