Oncology
Consultant Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist and Skull Base Surgeon14 Years of Experience in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
HCG Cancer Center, Colaba
Mumbai
Dr. Prashant Pawar is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Skull Base Surgeon in Mumbai with specialist experience in the surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumours affecting the head and neck region.
His major areas of expertise include cancers of the mouth, tongue, cheek, lip, thyroid, larynx, nose, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands and complex tumours involving the skull base.
Dr. Prashant Pawar completed his MBBS followed by postgraduate training in ENT, including DORL, FCPS and MS in ENT. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery and Skull Base Surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
He has also received international training in endoscopic head and neck surgery at Yonsei Cancer Center in South Korea and endoscopic thyroid surgery at the National Institute of Endocrinology in Hanoi, Vietnam.
His practice includes open and endoscopic skull-base surgery, laser surgery for selected head and neck lesions, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, oral cancer surgery and voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy.
Dr. Prashant Pawar is currently associated with HCG Cancer Centre in Colaba, Mumbai and also practises at Apollo Hospitals CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai.
Head and neck cancer surgery involves removal of malignant tumours affecting structures such as the mouth, throat, larynx, thyroid, salivary glands, nose and skull base.
Oral cancer surgery aims to remove cancer from the mouth while preserving speech, swallowing and appearance whenever clinically possible.
Tongue cancer surgery is planned according to tumour size and location and may include reconstructive procedures when required.
Cheek cancer surgery treats malignancies of the buccal mucosa and may include removal of involved tissue and reconstruction.
Lip cancer surgery focuses on complete tumour removal while preserving oral function and cosmetic appearance as much as possible.
Thyroid cancer surgery may involve partial or complete removal of the thyroid and lymph nodes depending on disease extent.
Laryngeal cancer surgery treats cancers of the voice box and is planned with attention to tumour control, airway function and voice rehabilitation.
Salivary gland tumour surgery may involve removal of affected glands such as the parotid while protecting nearby facial nerve structures whenever possible.
Sinonasal cancer surgery treats tumours affecting the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and may use endoscopic or open approaches.
Skull base surgery treats complex tumours located near critical nerves, blood vessels and structures at the base of the skull.
Endoscopic head and neck surgery uses minimally invasive techniques to access selected tumours through natural openings or smaller surgical approaches.
Laser surgery may be used for selected lesions affecting the mouth, throat or larynx to precisely remove abnormal tissue.
Parotidectomy involves surgical removal of part or all of the parotid salivary gland for selected benign or malignant tumours.
Voice rehabilitation helps patients regain functional communication after surgical removal of the larynx using appropriate rehabilitation techniques.
MBBS, DORL, FCPS (ENT), MS (ENT), Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Oral Cancer Surgery, Tongue Cancer Surgery, Cheek Cancer Surgery, Lip Cancer Surgery, Thyroid Cancer Surgery, Laryngeal Cancer Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumor Surgery, Sinonasal Cancer Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Laser Surgery for Head and Neck Lesions, Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery, Parotidectomy, Voice Rehabilitation After Laryngectomy, Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Prashant Pawar
Yes. Voice rehabilitation following laryngectomy is specifically documented among Dr. Prashant Pawar's clinical interests.
Yes. Dr. Prashant Pawar has specialised fellowship training and clinical expertise in skull-base tumour surgery.
Yes. Thyroid cancer surgery is specifically listed among Dr. Prashant Pawar's areas of expertise.
Yes. Oral cancers including tongue, cheek and lip cancers are among Dr. Prashant Pawar's documented areas of surgical expertise.
Dr. Prashant Pawar has completed MBBS, DORL, FCPS in ENT, MS in ENT and fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncology Surgery.
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