Oncology
Senior Consultant Head & Neck Oncosurgeon and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist11+ Years of Experience in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Cancer Reconstruction & Microvascular Surgery
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Vivek Shetty is an experienced Senior Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon in Bangalore with more than 11 years of expertise in surgical oncology and reconstructive surgery.
His major areas of expertise include oral cancer, tongue cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, salivary gland tumors, parotid tumors, throat cancer and other complex head and neck neoplasms.
Dr. Vivek Shetty has treated more than 1,000 patients with head and neck tumors and has extensive experience in advanced cancer resections combined with reconstructive techniques aimed at restoring function and appearance.
He is trained in microvascular reconstruction and complex head and neck reconstruction, including procedures used to restore speech, swallowing, facial symmetry and quality of life after cancer surgery.
His clinical interests also include skull base surgery, facial reanimation, skin and scalp tumors, jaw tumors and multidisciplinary management of advanced head and neck cancers.
Dr. Vivek Shetty follows an ethical, evidence-based and patient-centred approach to cancer care, with emphasis on complete tumor removal, functional preservation, reconstruction and long-term quality of life.
Surgical treatment of cancers affecting the tongue, cheek, gums, floor of the mouth, palate and other oral structures, with reconstruction when required.
Specialised surgical management of tongue cancer with emphasis on adequate tumor removal and preservation of speech and swallowing function whenever possible.
Surgical treatment of cancers involving the inner cheek, including appropriate resection and reconstruction for functional and cosmetic recovery.
Surgical management of selected thyroid cancers and nodules, including thyroidectomy and lymph node surgery when clinically required.
Surgical treatment of selected parathyroid adenomas and related conditions requiring specialist head and neck surgical care.
Surgical management of benign and malignant tumors affecting the parotid and other salivary glands, with careful preservation of surrounding structures.
Surgical treatment of selected cancers involving the throat, larynx and pharynx with attention to swallowing, speech and airway function.
Surgical removal of cervical lymph nodes when head and neck cancer has spread or carries a significant risk of lymphatic involvement.
Advanced reconstructive surgery following cancer removal to restore facial appearance, swallowing, speech and other important functions.
Complex reconstruction using transferred tissue and microsurgical techniques to repair large head and neck defects after cancer surgery.
Advanced surgical management of selected tumors involving the anterior or lateral skull base and nearby head and neck structures.
Specialised reconstructive procedures aimed at restoring facial movement and symmetry in selected patients with facial nerve dysfunction.
Surgical treatment of selected malignant and complex tumors affecting the skin and scalp of the head and neck region.
Surgical management of selected tumors involving the jaw and surrounding structures, with reconstruction when necessary.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Oral Cancer Surgery, Tongue Cancer Surgery, Buccal Mucosa Cancer Surgery, Floor of Mouth Cancer Surgery, Palate Cancer Surgery, Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumor Surgery, Parotid Tumor Surgery, Throat Cancer Surgery, Laryngeal Cancer Surgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Microvascular Reconstruction, Neck Dissection, Skull Base Surgery, Facial Reanimation, Skin and Scalp Tumor Surgery, Jaw Tumor Surgery
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Vivek Shetty
Dr. Vivek Shetty specializes in Oral cancer management, Thyroid surgeries, Salivary gland neoplasm management, Laryngo-pharyngeal cancer management, and Advanced neck surgeries—with over 9 years of experience and a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery.
Yes. He offers Reconstruction of head and neck defects and Microvascular surgery to restore form and function after cancer removal. These advanced techniques involve using tissue from other parts of the body to rebuild areas affected by cancer surgery.
Yes. Dr. Vivek Shetty is trained in complex head and neck reconstruction and microvascular surgery following cancer removal.
Yes. He specialises in surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, parotid and other salivary gland tumors.
Yes. Oral and tongue cancer surgery are among Dr. Vivek Shetty’s major areas of expertise.
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