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Surgical Oncology Division

Defeating Head & Neck Cancer With Precision, Experience, & Reconstruction.

Undergo advanced oral oncological surgeries in Kolkata and Siliguri. Led by Dr. Saikat Saha, a dual-qualified surgeon specializing in radical resection, neck dissection, and premium microvascular flap reconstruction.

Objectively planned cancer care satisfying YMYL and clinical guidelines.

Dr. Saikat Saha
  • MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
  • IFAAM (Germany)

Head & Neck Surgical Oncology • 22+ Years Experience


Oncosurgical Competence

Clinical Standards & Safety Parameters

Dr. Saha's oncology services align with international guidelines for clear surgical margins and patient recovery.

22+

Years Practice

Decades managing complex resections and reconstructions.

RO

Resection Focus

Commitment to microscopic tumor-free margins.

Free Flap

Reconstruction

Microvascular tissue transfers (ALT, Fibula, Radial Forearm).

MDT

Tumor Boards

Cases coordinated with radiation and medical oncologists.


Oncology Hub Directory

Various Types of Cancers in the Head and Neck

Explore clear explanations, staging details, symptoms, and surgical reconstruction options for specific areas in simple, patient-focused language.

Tongue & Floor of Mouth Cancer

Specialized guide covering squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue lateral borders and floor of the mouth. Learn about margins, neck dissection, and ALT/radial forearm free flaps.

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Cheek, Lip & Gum Cancers

Dedicated patient resource focusing on quid-induced cheek (buccal mucosa) cancers, lip lesions, and gum cancers. Covers staging, trismus management, and local flap reconstructions.

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Lower Jaw Cancers & Jaw Tumors

Comprehensive guide on malignant lower jaw bone cancers and benign but aggressive jaw tumors like Ameloblastoma. Covers resection margins and jaw rebuilding using fibula free flaps.

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Upper Jaw & Palate Cancer (Maxilla)

Clinical details on palate cancers and upper jaw tumors. Explains maxillectomy procedures, margins, and reconstruction using dental obturators or microvascular tissue grafts.

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Sinus & Nasal Cavity Cancers

Patient guide on cancers of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Learn about tumor clearances, sinus anatomy, preserving facial contours, and postoperative recovery.

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Eye Socket (Orbit) Tumors

Expert guidance on primary orbital cancers and tumors invading the eye socket from surrounding sinuses. Explains decompression, safe excision, and rebuilding the eye floor with titanium mesh.

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Neck Swellings & Nodal Clearances

Detailed resource covering cervical lymph node metastasis and clearances. Explains selective/modified radical neck dissections, nerve preservation, and rehabilitation.

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Salivary Gland & Parotid Swellings

Clinical guide on pleomorphic adenomas, parotid gland tumors, and submandibular gland swellings. Covers surgical excision with micro-surgical facial nerve preservation.

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Thyroid Cancers & Nodules

Patient resource on thyroid nodules, goiters, and cancers. Covers hemi- or total thyroidectomy, thyroid node clearances, and voice nerve (laryngeal nerve) safety.

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General Oral Cancer & Lesions Self-Screening

Unsure if your oral symptoms require immediate diagnostic evaluation? Use our 60-second questionnaire, based on objective clinical risk factors, to analyze your status.

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Quick assessment based on clinical markers.

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No personal data saved during check.

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Algorithmic risk evaluation metrics.

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Low Risk

No immediate concern detected

Based on your answers, there are no immediate signs of oral cancer or acute pathology. Routine screening is advised.


Confirmed Biopsy Malignancy?

If you have an official pathology report confirming oral squamous cell carcinoma or malignancy, please bypass the standard scheduling queue. Our coordinators prioritize clinical cancer scheduling within 48 hours.

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Clinical Information

Oncology Questions & Answers

Scientific guidance on biopsies, cancer staging, surgeries, and microvascular reconstructions.

A biopsy is the gold standard diagnostic tool required to confirm oral cancer. It allows the pathologist to analyze tissue cell mutations microscopically and determine the histopathological grade (well-differentiated, moderately-differentiated, or poorly-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma). Scientifically, there is no clinical evidence showing that performing a diagnostic biopsy under correct surgical protocols causes the cancer cells to metastasize or spread. Delaying a biopsy due to fears of spread prevents correct diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic planning.
When large cancer tumors are resected from the tongue, jaw, or cheek, it leaves a significant functional and aesthetic tissue gap. Microvascular free flap reconstruction involves harvesting healthy donor tissue (skin, fat, muscle, or bone) from another body site (like the thigh - ALT flap, leg - Fibula flap, or forearm - Radial forearm flap) along with its blood vessels. The tissue is transferred to the mouth, and its tiny artery and vein are sutured to neck vessels under a surgical microscope to restore immediate blood supply. This preserves functions like speech, swallowing, and facial contour.
Oral cancer staging is based on the TNM system:
T (Tumor Size): The size and depth of invasion (DOI) of the primary mouth tumor.
N (Node Involvement): Whether cancer cells have spread to the cervical lymph nodes in the neck.
M (Metastasis): Whether the tumor has spread to distant organs (like the lungs or liver). Staging is confirmed using clinical evaluation, histopathology, and imaging scans (contrast CT, MRI, or PET-CT). Earlier stages (Stage I & II) have higher cure rates and often require surgery alone, whereas late stages (Stage III & IV) represent larger tumors or nodal spread and require multi-modality treatments (surgery followed by radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy).
For patients traveling from other districts in West Bengal, Northeast India (Assam, Sikkim, etc.), or neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, we coordinate a rapid clinical pipeline. This includes digital pre-evaluation of reports (biopsy/CT) via our Cancer Report Review system, pre-booking of necessary high-resolution imaging, fast-tracking admission diagnostics, coordinating microvascular surgical teams, and helping schedule postoperative review protocols in their home towns to minimize repeated travel.