Expert surgical eradication of cheek malignancies, from early-stage excisions to advanced Compartmental Clearance for T4b tumors, followed by flawless microvascular reconstruction.
Painful or bleeding sores on the inside of the cheek that refuse to heal.
Progressive difficulty in opening the mouth, indicating muscle involvement.
Pre-cancerous Leukoplakia or Erythroplakia forming on the inner cheek lining.
A visible or palpable lump extending to the outer cheek or neck nodes.
Buccal mucosa cancers (Gingivobuccal complex) are highly aggressive. Dr. Tiwari utilizes specific, tailored protocols to ensure clear surgical margins.
Standard protocol for early-stage (T1/T2) cheek cancers. The lesion is meticulously excised along with a safe margin of healthy tissue to prevent recurrence.
A highly specialized, aggressive surgery for advanced tumors invading the jaw bone or masticator space (Infratemporal Fossa). Dr. Tiwari is a published expert in this exact procedure.
Removing cheek cancer creates significant soft tissue and bone defects. We seamlessly rebuild your face in the exact same surgical sitting.
Complete surgical excision of the buccal mucosa tumor. If the cancer has reached the jaw, a segmental mandibulectomy is performed.
Cheek cancers aggressively metastasize to the neck. Lymph nodes are systematically cleared to eliminate microscopic spread.
We utilize ALT (Thigh) Flaps to rebuild massive cheek defects. If the jaw is removed, a Free Fibula Flap (FFOCF) is used to reconstruct the bone structure perfectly.
Determining the depth of the cheek invasion dictates the surgical margins.
Our team focuses on regaining your facial mobility and aesthetic dignity.
