Types of Surgery Performed By ENT Surgeons
An ENT surgeon is an ENT specialist who has received specialist training in performing surgeries of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. This includes surgeries required to treat medical conditions, as well as perform some types of cosmetic surgery. The broad range of problems that require the skills of an ENT surgeon may result in them encountering patients of all ages: from babies with blocked airways, to older patients suffering from throat cancer.
An appropriately trained ENT surgeon can perform:
• Microsurgery – for treating middle and inner ear conditions.
• Major surgery – for the head and neck.
• Cosmetic surgery – for the nose and ears.
ENT surgeons also undergo specialist surgical training in performing intricate procedures such as a grommet insertion, adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.
Modern ENT clinics are equipped with sophisticated medical instruments, such as rigid endoscopes, flexible fibre-optic endoscopes and microscopes, to assist ENT surgeons in performing a wide range of ear, nose, and throat procedures. An ENT surgeon’s practice is also mostly out-patient based, allowing patients to go home on the same day of the procedure. However in some cases, patients may require an overnight or longer hospital stay.
When a patient consults an ENT specialist regarding an ear, nose or throat problem, he or she will first conduct a thorough assessment, before making a diagnosis. This will involve the ENT surgeon taking the patient’s medical history and performing the required clinical examinations. Most ear, nose and throat disorders can usually be treated without the need to undergo surgery. However, if required, the assessing ENT specialist may advise surgery, which would require the assistance of a trained ENT surgeon.
At the consultation stage, the ENT surgeon should have an in-depth discussion with the patient regarding the suggested procedure so that the patient has a clear understanding of what it will involve before making their decision in relation to proceeding with it. In cases where alternatives to surgery are available, the ENT surgeon should also outline these to the patient so that he or she can make an informed decision.
ENT London is a premier ENT clinic in London that specialises in treating ear, nose and throat disorders. Led by Professor RS Dhillion, who has been practicing as an ENT specialist from over 30 years, the team at ENT London is focussed on providing the highest level of patient care.
ENT London is one of UK’s leading centres for the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders, and can be contacted on 0207 580 6970.
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Tel: 0207 580 6970
Fax: +44(0)207 580 7166
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