Head and Neck
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Head and Neck Surgery is a specialised branch of medicine and surgery that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases, disorders, and conditions affecting the head and neck region. This field encompasses a wide range of medical issues, including cancers of the head and neck, benign tumours, congenital abnormalities, trauma, infections, and functional disorders involving the thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, larynx, pharynx, and other structures. Surgeons who specialize in this field are known as otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons or ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon.
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Laryngology is a specialised branch of medicine and surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the larynx, commonly known as the voice box, as well as related structures in the throat and upper airway. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions affecting voice, swallowing, and breathing, making it an essential specialty for maintaining and restoring functions critical to communication and respiratory health. Laryngologists are ENT surgeons who specialise in laryngology and are trained to manage and treat a wide spectrum of laryngeal disorders.
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Laryngology
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Otology
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Otology is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear. Otologists (ear surgeons) manage a range of conditions affecting the hearing and balance of both children and adults. Issues related to the ear are many and varied, and can include congenital conditions, hearing loss, infections, cholesteatoma, traumatic injuries and tumours involving the ear.
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Rhinology is a specialized branch of ENT surgery focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the nose and paranasal sinuses. This field encompasses a broad range of conditions affecting nasal function, sinus health, and the anatomical and physiological aspects of the nasal passages. Rhinologists, are ENT surgeons who specialize in rhinology. They are trained to address various nasal and sinus issues. These include structural issues that affect breathing such as enlarged turbinates, septal deviations and issues with the nasal bones and cartilages as well as disorders affecting sinonasal function including rhinitis, sinusitis and nasal polyposis and sinonasal tumours . Many rhinologists also perform lacrimal surgery to unblock tear ducts.
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Rhinology
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Paediatric Otolaryngology
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Paediatric otolaryngology, also known as paediatric ENT (ear, nose, and throat), is a specialised branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ear, nose, and throat disorders in children. Paediatric otolaryngologists are trained to address a wide range of conditions affecting the head and neck region in infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring that these young patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to their unique needs. This specialty covers various congenital, infectious, and acquired disorders, aiming to improve the quality of life and overall health of children.
Paediatric otolaryngology encompasses a broad array of conditions and procedures.
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Facial plastic surgery is the discipline of surgery focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and enhancement of the structures of the face, head and neck. This field encompasses both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures aimed at restoring function and enhancing the overall aesthetics of the face. Surgeons who specialise in facial plastic surgery come from both otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) or plastic surgery backgrounds (just like “spine surgeons” come from neurosurgical or orthopaedic training, and similarly with “hand surgeons” coming from plastic or orthopaedic training). Some will have additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Their expertise spans a wide range of procedures designed to address congenital deformities, trauma, diseases, and age-related changes.
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Facial Plastics
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