Overview
Head and neck surgery division in KFHU is established to primarily treat and resect tumors of the head and neck. There is no single approach to treat these tumors as they are diverse. Therefore, our surgeons are competent to offer evidence-based consultations and treatment options that are tailored to patients.
Mission
Our mission is to provide our patients, compassionate high-quality care for tumors of the head and neck.
Patient Care
Our team of surgeons are dedicated to provide a compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with malignant (cancerous) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors and medical issues surrounding them, which might involve several areas such as:
- Oral cavity (tongue, tonsils, palate …etc.)
- Pharynx (throat)
- Larynx (voice box)
- Nose and nasopharynx
- Paranasal sinuses (such as the maxillary sinus and ethmoid sinus)
- Thyroid and parathyroid
- Salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual …etc.)
- Neck
- Skin of the head and neck region
Our surgeons combine their knowledge and practice with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, speech/swallowing therapists, physical therapists, dentists, maxillofacial surgeons and highly trained nurses. This multidisciplinary team works together to ensure the highest standard of clinical care, while maintaining patient quality of life, appearance, and preserving functions.
Our team is trained to perform open as well as minimally invasive procedures and responsible for habilitation of patients after the completion of treatment course to ensure their wellness and improved quality of life.
Residents training
The head and neck surgery unit offers an exceptionally strong and unparalleled training experience for our residents. The greatest strength of our program is the outstanding and committed teaching staff, who are full-time board-certified faculty. All of whom place the excellence of the residency-training program as their highest priority.
CME and research
Head and neck team is committed to update their knowledge through continuous medical education (CME) by attending and participating in regional and international CME events likes courses, conferences, symposiums…etc. They are also committed to add knowledge and experience to the medical community by participating in research.
Accomplishments
Head and Neck Dissection Courses
An intensive Head and Neck Dissection Course was held under the direction of the Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, at King Fahad University Hospital, in collaboration with national and international instructors. Lectures covered the theoretical background and framed the individual dissection sessions. These courses are designed to give maximal exposure to the participants in the anatomy lab, with ample time to learn the cadaveric head and neck dissection and the details of the surgical management of head and neck surgery dedicated to standard procedures, tumor ablative techniques and regional flaps raising for reconstruction.
Staff Members
- Nasser Al Jazan M.D. (consultant)
- Mohammed Al Hashim M.D. (consultant)
- Saad Alshammari M.D. (senior registrar)
