ENT Surgery (Otolaryngology) Procedures & Diagnostics
Overview of ENT Surgery
▲ENT surgery addresses conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The specialty spans routine outpatient procedures to complex head and neck oncologic surgery, often overlapping with allergy, sleep medicine, and audiology.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
▼A commonly performed minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps by clearing blocked sinus passages using a thin endoscope and specialised instruments.
Septoplasty
▼A frequently performed procedure to straighten a deviated nasal septum, improving airflow and relieving breathing difficulties, often combined with other nasal procedures.
Ear Tube Placement (Myringotomy)
▼A common paediatric and adult ENT procedure in which small tubes are inserted into the eardrum to drain fluid and reduce the risk of recurrent ear infections.
Tonsillectomy
▼One of the most frequently performed ENT procedures, involving removal of the tonsils to treat recurrent infections or airway obstruction, particularly common in children but also performed in adults.
Cochlear Implant Surgery
▼A specialised procedure for individuals with severe hearing loss who do not benefit sufficiently from hearing aids, involving surgical placement of a device that directly stimulates the auditory nerve.
Skull Base Surgery
▼A rare and highly complex procedure used to remove tumours or lesions located at the base of the skull, often performed jointly with neurosurgery due to the proximity of critical nerves and blood vessels.
Laryngeal Microsurgery
▼A specialised procedure performed on the vocal cords, often using a microscope and laser, to treat conditions such as vocal cord polyps, nodules, or early laryngeal cancer while preserving voice quality.