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Neck and Salivary Gland Surgeries

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NECK AND SALIVARY GLAND OPERATIONS

Neck and Salivary Gland Surgeries

A comfortable life, a healthy appearance and safe surgical planning

The neck and salivary glands are some of the most sensitive and vital structures in the head and neck region. The salivary glands support important functions such as speech, chewing, taste and digestion, while the neck region contains many vessels, nerves and lymph structures. Masses and swellings in these areas or tumors may require surgical treatment for both aesthetic and health reasons.

As NY Health Consulting; modern surgical techniques, nerve sparing approaches and aesthetic We successfully perform these surgeries with planning that takes into account these concerns.

In Which Cases Is Surgery Necessary?

Salivary gland mass (benign or malignant)

Swelling and pain due to salivary calculi (sialolithiasis)

Recurrent salivary gland infections

Swelling / mass in the neck area (lymph node enlargement, lipoma, cyst)

Congenital formations such as thyroglossal cyst or branchial cyst

Lesions with suspected cancer

Lymphoma or metastatic lymph node involvement

Main Surgeries Performed

Parotidectomy (Salivary Gland Surgery Under the Ear)

- It is performed for masses or tumors developing in the parotid gland
- It is performed by protecting the facial nerve
- If necessary, sensitivity is increased with facial nerve monitoring

Submandibulectomy (Salivary Gland Surgery under the Jaw)

- It is applied if there is a stone or tumor in the submandibular gland located under the jaw
- Protection of nearby nerve structures is prioritized

Sublingual Gland Surgery

- It is applied for mucoceles or masses that develop in the small salivary gland under the tongue

Neck Mass Excision

- Lymph node, lipoma (adipose tissue), thyroglossal or branchial cysts are surgically removed
- If necessary, the diagnosis is clarified by referral to pathology

Neck Dissection (Lymph Node Removal)

- Removal of involved lymph nodes in head and neck cancers
- Planned for oncologic purposes, applied with aesthetic sutures

Diagnosis and Preparation Process Diagnosis and Preparation Process

  • Ultrasound and MR imaging are used to determine the location and structure of the mass
  • Preliminary diagnosis can be made with fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB )
  • If necessary, CT or PET-CT is used to evaluate the extent of spread.
  • Blood tests and anesthesia evaluation before surgery

Surgical Process and Recovery Surgical Process and Recovery

  • Duration 45 minutes to 2 hours
  • Anesthesia Performed under general anesthesia
  • Hospital stay 1-3 days
  • Use of a drain: Used temporarily in some surgeries
  • Recovery process: Return to daily life in 7-10 days
  • Aesthetic scar management: Behind the ear, under the chin or natural folds are preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

No, no, no, no. The entry points are coincided with the natural skin lines. The scars fade over time.

This risk is minimized with nerve monitoring in parotid surgeries. In experienced hands
complication rate is very low.

Benign masses usually do not recur. Oncologic follow-up is necessary in cases of cancer.

Usually no. Other glands can balance the function.

Problems in the neck and salivary glands carry not only appearance but also functional risks. A surgical intervention to be performed at the right time with the right team protects both your health and life. improves your quality. You can contact us for your questions and planning.

Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism

  • Remote pre-assessment with imaging and biopsy reports
  • Personalized treatment planning in collaboration with pathology and surgical teams
  • Accommodation, transfer and escort organization
  • Aesthetic suturing techniques aim for scarless surgery
  • If necessary, the process is managed with oncologic follow-up, plastic surgery support and digital monitoring system

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