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Head and Neck Surgery For Head And Neck Malignancies The majority of head and neck cancers are treated by surgery or radiation or radiation along with chemotherapy or a combination of all three modalities. Surgery involves the removal of cancer along with a rim of normal tissue all around, can vary from complex surgical operations to minimally invasive (keyhole surgery) like LASER surgery to robotic surgery. The majority of times removal of the cancer is immediately followed by plastic reconstructive surgery. At Wahane ENT emphasis is given to minimize the effect of surgery on form and function (speech and swallowing), rehabilitation is an integral part of surgical planning. If you have a head and neck cancer, or are helping a loved one learn about head and neck cancer treatment, you’ve come to the right place. We want to help you understand your surgical options to get the best outcome possible. This information is meant to guide you through your journey and prepare you for the decisions you and your doctors will make together.Achieving this delicate balance is our goal. It allows us to provide you with the best option for controlling the disease while being highly attentive to your ability to speak, eat, and swallow. Learn more about head and neck cancer surgery and how expertise can benefit you or your loved one. Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery Our head and neck surgeons use minimally invasive techniques whenever appropriate. In many cases, people recover more quickly when treated with minimally invasive surgery compared with traditional open surgery. Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM) Our surgeons may use transoral laser microsurgery to remove tumors of the voice box (larynx) or oropharynx through the mouth. The surgeon uses a microscope to see the cancer and then aims a special laser beam at the tumor to remove it. This approach involves no external incisions.