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Neck Dissection Hospital in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore

Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road has established itself as the leading neck dissection hospital in Kanakapura Road, where patients battling head and neck cancers receive meticulously planned surgical care that balances oncologic clearance with functional preservation. Our experienced head and neck surgical oncologists perform selective, modified radical, and comprehensive neck dissections tailored to each tumour's staging and nodal involvement, working alongside reconstructive surgeons to restore form and function post-resection. Families find comfort knowing our multidisciplinary tumour boards review every case, ensuring precision in lymph node clearance while safeguarding critical structures like spinal accessory nerves, internal jugular veins, and sternocleidomastoid muscles whenever oncologically feasible. From early N1 disease to advanced N3 necks, we deliver comprehensive care that prioritises survival, speech, swallowing, and shoulder function.

How It Works

Neck dissection is planned following detailed evaluation by a head and neck cancer team. Assessment includes physical examination, imaging studies such as CT or MRI scans, and review of biopsy results. These findings help determine the extent of lymph node involvement and the appropriate type of neck dissection required.

On the day of surgery, general anaesthesia is administered to ensure comfort and airway protection. The surgeon makes a carefully planned incision in the neck to access the lymph node levels affected by the disease. Depending on the diagnosis, selective, modified radical, or comprehensive dissection may be performed. Throughout the procedure, the surgeon meticulously identifies and preserves critical structures such as the spinal accessory nerve, major blood vessels, and muscles.

Bleeding is controlled throughout surgery, and drains may be placed to prevent fluid accumulation. After surgery, patients are monitored for wound healing, nerve function, and overall recovery. Operative findings guide further oncological treatment and follow-up planning.

Benefits

Neck dissection provides essential disease control in selected cancer cases.

  • Accurate removal of cancer-involved lymph nodes

  • Supports staging and treatment planning

  • Preserves vital nerves and structures where feasible

  • Reduces the risk of regional disease spread

  • Enables coordinated postoperative cancer care

What to Expect

From diagnosis to recovery, patients are supported through each stage with structured and coordinated care.

From diagnosis to recovery, patients are supported through each stage with structured and coordinated care designed to maintain safety, clarity, and confidence throughout treatment.

  • Consultation & Diagnosis - A detailed clinical examination is performed alongside imaging and biopsy review. These findings help confirm the diagnosis, assess disease extent, and determine whether surgery is appropriate.

  • Pre-operative Preparation - Patients receive clear instructions regarding fasting, medication adjustments, and anaesthetic assessment. Pre-surgery counselling helps address concerns and explains the planned approach.

  • Surgery Day - Neck dissection is carried out under general anaesthesia by specialised surgeons experienced in head and neck cancer procedures. Surgical steps are tailored to the individual condition.

  • Recovery Room Monitoring - After surgery, patients are closely observed to monitor breathing, pain levels, wound status, and neurological function.

  • Hospital Stay - A monitored inpatient stay allows for wound care, drain management, and early mobilisation under medical supervision.

  • Postoperative Care - Guidance is provided on wound care, shoulder exercises, activity restrictions, and pain management.

  • Follow-up Appointments - Healing progress and pathology results are reviewed, and further treatment plans are discussed.

  • Long-term Recovery - Recovery focuses on a gradual return to daily activities, with rehabilitation support offered when required.

Why Manipal Hospital

Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, provides comprehensive care for patients requiring neck dissection as part of cancer treatment. Surgery is led by experienced head and neck surgeons trained in oncological principles and nerve-preserving techniques. Each case is reviewed within a multidisciplinary framework to align surgery with radiation or medical oncology when required. The hospital follows established protocols for perioperative safety, infection control, and postoperative monitoring. Rehabilitation support and clear communication help patients understand recovery expectations. Follow-up pathways are structured to monitor healing, function, and disease control.

Why patients choose us

  • Surgeons experienced in neck surgery in Kanakapura Road

  • Multidisciplinary head and neck cancer planning

  • Focus on nerve and function preservation

  • Structured postoperative monitoring and rehabilitation

  • Coordinated oncology follow-up services

Centre of Excellence

The ENT Centre of Excellence at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road manages complex head and neck conditions, including cancers requiring advanced surgical care. The department integrates diagnostic imaging, surgical expertise, and coordinated oncology services to support accurate treatment and continuity of care.

Services Offered

Services include neck dissection, tumour resection for head and neck cancers, diagnostic biopsies, airway assessment, and postoperative rehabilitation. Surgical care is coordinated with oncology services to support comprehensive cancer management and long-term follow-up.

Facilities and Services

The hospital provides operating theatres equipped for complex head and neck surgery. Postoperative care units support airway monitoring and wound management. Imaging, pathology, and oncology services are available on-site. Nursing teams are trained in specialised postoperative head and neck care.

Expert neck dissection in Kanakapura Road at Manipal Hospital ensures precise cancer surgery with functional and cosmetic preservation.

FAQ's

Selective dissection (levels II-IV) for clinically N0 necks or limited N1 preserves shoulder function while controlling most occult metastases effectively.

Yes, selective approaches sparing the spinal accessory nerve maintain 85-90% shoulder function; modified techniques further preserve sternocleidomastoid mobility.

Recovery from a neck dissection involves a hospital stay of 5 to 7 days, during which swallowing therapy begins on the 2nd day, and surgical drains are removed between 3 and 5 days. To prevent long-term stiffness, patients should engage in shoulder physiotherapy throughout the healing process. While immediate post-operative care is intensive, most patients can expect to reach a full recovery within 4 to 6 weeks.

Selective neck dissections utilize primary closure, while comprehensive defects may require free flaps to restore a natural appearance and prevent contour deformities. These reconstructive flaps provide a protective layer over the carotid artery, which reduces the risk of exposure and subsequent complications.

Our neck dissection hospital in Kanakapura Road delivers tumour board-guided precision, nerve-preserving techniques, microvascular reconstruction, rehabilitation, and comprehensive cancer control with quality preservation.

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