Oral Cancer Resection & Microvascular Reconstruction

Oral Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the tongue, cheek, or jaw) requires aggressive, life-saving surgical removal. However, cutting out large sections of the jawbone or tongue leaves the patient unable to speak, swallow, or maintain a normal facial appearance. India is a global leader in treating oral cancer due to the sheer volume of cases managed by its surgical oncologists and maxillofacial surgeons. In a single, massive operation, the cancer is removed, and the defect is instantly rebuilt using a "Microvascular Free Flap." The surgeon harvests a piece of bone and skin from the patient’s lower leg (fibula) or forearm, shapes it to form a new jaw or tongue, and uses a microscope to connect its tiny blood vessels to the blood vessels in the neck.