Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Overview
Provides medical and surgical care for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, airway, and head and neck region.
Key Strengths at Kobe University Hospital
- Comprehensive management of ENT and head and neck disorders, from hearing and balance problems to sinonasal disease, airway disorders, and head and neck tumors.
- Specialized treatment of head and neck malignancy in collaboration with plastic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and oral/maxillofacial surgery.
- Integrated medical and surgical treatment tailored to function preservation as well as oncologic control.
Major Conditions / Services
- Hearing and balance disorders
- Sinonasal disease and throat disorders
- Head and neck tumors and related surgical disease
Representative Procedures / Programs
- Head and neck surgery
- Endoscopic and airway procedures as indicated
- Multidisciplinary treatment planning for head and neck cancer