Small Tongue Cancer with Neck Dissection
Small Tongue Cancer with Neck Dissection
Small tongue cancer surgery removes the tumor and neck lymph nodes to ensure complete cancer control and better recovery.
Specialty: Oncology
Indore
Price: ₹1,40,000 Onwards
About Small Tongue Cancer with Neck Dissection
This surgery removes cancer from the tongue along with nearby lymph nodes in the neck. It is performed under general anesthesia by a specialist. Pros: Removes all visible cancer and prevents spread. Cons: Pain, swelling, or temporary difficulty with speech and swallowing. Hospital stay is 5–7 days. Feeding may be through a tube for a short period. Speech and swallowing improve gradually with therapy. Pain is managed with medications. Follow-up is crucial to detect recurrence early. Most patients regain normal speech and diet over time. Cons: • Pain and swelling • Temporary difficulty with speech or swallowing • Longer hospital stay
Features:
HD magnification/endoscopy for precise tumor removal- Nerve monitoring to protect tongue and neck nerves
- Advanced energy devices (Harmonic/LigaSure) to reduce bleeding
- Image-guided planning (CT/MRI) for accurate margin assessment
- Frozen-section check to ensure complete tumor removal
- Small, precise glossectomy incision with tissue-sparing techniques
- Endoscopic-assisted surgery and selective neck dissection through cosmetic incisions
- Preservation of speech and swallowing functions
- Less bleeding, swelling, and pain
- faster wound healing
- Early speech and swallowing rehabilitation
- Most patients resume soft diet in a few days and normal activities in 1–2 weeks
- Pre-operative imaging and mapping, tumor removal with safe margins, selective neck dissection, bleeding control, drain placement if needed, and closure with fine sutures for good healing and function
Package Inclusion:
- Operation Theatre (OT) Charges – Cost of equipment, anesthesia, and OT usage included.
- Hospital Stay Charges – Room charges for 5 day.
- Medicines and Consumables – Covered up to a limit of ₹10,000 during the hospital stay.
- Pre and Post-operative Nursing Care – All standard nursing and monitoring services.
- Doctor Visits & Monitoring – Regular rounds and follow-up by the surgical and medical team.
Package Exclusion:
Special Consultations – Charges for any additional specialty consultations, if required, will be extra.- ICU Stay or Extended Room Stay – Charges for ICU or room upgrades depend on the patient's condition, hospital protocols, and chosen room category.
- Special Instruments / Equipment / Laser Charges – Use of advanced surgical equipment or laser technology (if required) will be charged separately.
- Emergency Services – In emergency situations, a 25% surcharge may apply over the standard treatment tariff.
- All exclusions will be discussed transparently during pre-treatment counseling to ensure complete clarity.
- follow up visit
- what not included in inclusion criteria investigation done prior and during hospital stay .
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