Oral Cancer can present in multiple regions of the oral cavity such as the tongue, inside cheeks, gums, lips, and floor of the mouth. The cancer surgeries need to be precisely planned and executed for optimal functional and cosmetic outcomes without sacrificing the delicate organs involved in speech, feeding, and other essential functions. Dr. Hitesh R Singhavi is a Consultant Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon with an experience of 14+ years in treating Oral Oncology and complex cancer surgeries. He is associated with KIMS Hospital, Thane and has performed over 3,000 advanced Head & Neck Cancer procedures.
Oral cancer surgery typically involves removal of the cancerous tissue along with precisely defining the extent of surgery for individual cases. Depending upon the region and the extent of spread, these surgeries can be significantly different.
Some of the commonly addressed cancer surgeries in oral cavity are:
Depending upon the tumour location and spread, Neck Surgery is also often performed.
There is no standard single surgery for each presentation of oral cancer as the tumour location and extent differs from case to case. The surgical plan is often individually tailored on the basis of tumour location, extent, and investigations. Some tumours may require only tumour excision whereas others may require extended surgery including neck surgery. Some of these extensive surgeries may also require Reconstructive Surgeries to restore the form and function of the excised region.
The other cancer specialists may also be involved in the treatment plan depending upon the pathology reports.
Apart from the traditional surgery for oral cancer, Dr. Hitesh also offers Robotic Assisted Oral Cancer Surgery for selected cases.
Depending upon the tumour location, robotic assisted approach can be an alternative for tumours that are surgically accessible via the oral cavity. This treatment modality is not suitable for all the tumours and the suitability is decided on a case to case basis.
Dr. Hitesh R Singhavi is a specialist in managing various aspects of Head & Neck Oncology and complex cancer surgeries for over 14 years. He has performed more than 3,000 advanced Head & Neck Cancer surgeries till date.
Dr. Hitesh has contributed extensively to the medical literature with more than 87+ publications related to Head & Neck Cancer till May 2026. He is a section editor for Head & Neck Cancer at Indian Journal of Cancer. He has addressed various national and international forums as faculty, keynote lecture, panel discussion and moderator.
His varied experience in Oral Cancer Surgery, Robotic Assisted Oral Cancer Surgery, Oropharyngeal Cancer Surgery, Neck Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery help him formulate the best treatment plan for individual cases of oral cancer.
During the consultation, the doctor will go through your symptoms, past reports and perform a physical examination to understand if you are a candidate for surgery and what tests need to be done if required. If you have already been diagnosed, he will go through the reports and discuss the possible surgeries for your case. The surgical plan will be decided on an individual basis as every oral cancer case is unique.
An oral cancer surgeon treats malignant growths in the oral cavity including cancers of tongue, gums, inner cheeks, lips, and floor of mouth. The cancer surgeries can also involve the neck depending upon the presentation.
Not always. The treatment plan for oral cancers depends upon the tumour type, location, and extent of spread. Surgery is often just a part of the larger treatment regimen.
Yes, neck surgery is often performed for oral cancers as these tumours have a higher tendency to spread to the neck nodes.
It depends on the tumour extent and location. Reconstructive surgery is often recommended for extensive defects that can impact the normal function.
Yes, for carefully selected cases of oral cancer, robotic surgery can be an option.
Dr. Hitesh R Singhavi is a Consultant Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon with an experience of 14+ years in managing complex cases of Oral Oncology. He is associated with KIMS Hospital, Thane.