09-10, 09:30–10:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Young IFOS 1
clinical and radiological evaluation are fundamental in the decision-making process in tongue cancer.
Pathological aspects of tumor pathways of progression and different structures of the oral cavity involved are in some cases can be trickier to assess.
Radiological workup is made mainly with MRI in order to have a clear vision of all the muscolar e soft tissue components of the oral cavity.
Only after a strict evaluation of these aspects radical excision of the tumor can be programmed.
Recent classification of glossectomies gave a better understanding of how different cases can be correctly handled surgically.
In oral cavity cancer more than in other head and neck districts it is very important to obtain radicality by clear margins in order to obtain the best oncological results. Nevertheless, residual functions like swallowing and speech need to be also considered.
This instructional course aims to go through a comprehensive understanding of all pre-operative considerations. The different surgical techniques from transoral approach to pull through glossectomies will be explained through surgical and cadaveric dissection videos (photo illustration of the videos attached).
We bring our great experience in this field in order to give accurate knowledge and important tips and tricks notes to young surgeons before approaching this anatomical complex district.
Head & Neck and reconstructive surgeron in the regional hospital of Bolzano, Italy
previous ENT resident in University of Padua
GOLF fellowship graduate in H&N oncology of the IFHNOS
active AIOCC member
main focus in work and research is oral cavity tumors from ablative to reconstructive surgery.
Head and Neck surgeon and microscopic reconstruction surgeon wit particular focus on oral cavity cancers