Benign head and neck disease includes benign tumors of the head and neck, branchial cleft and the thyroglassal cysts. Some of these conditions typically show up during the first ten years of a child's life, but there are cases where older children and adults are found to have these benign growths, usually after suffering an upper respiratory infection. Allied Surgical Group's highly skilled physicians are rigorously trained in identifying and treating these tumors.

Both benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands are among the most common endocrine disorders treated surgically. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located just below the voice box. The thyroid is part of the body's endocrine system, which helps regulate metabolism. Endocrine surgery is also necessary to remove a tumor or growth on or within an endocrine gland, the adrenal glands or the parathyroid glands.

The physicians at Allied Surgical Group employ the latest, FDA-approved medical advances in reconstructive microsurgery for patients with cosmetic or functional issues due to head and neck tumors and cancers of the mouth, tongue, larynx and pharynx.

Dr. Michael Most, F.A.C.S., is known throughout the country for his minimally invasive surgical methods, which include video-assisted thyroid/parathyroid surgery, laser microsurgery, and microvascular reconstructive surgery. Dr. Most and his team use a robotic tool called the da Vinci® Surgical System, which combines superior 3-D visualization in an intuitive, ergonomic interface, allowing for breakthrough surgical capabilities by operating through tiny incisions. The benefits of Dr. Most's use of robotics over more conventional surgical methods include:

Decreased chance of visible scarring

Less probability of post-operative infection

Minimized risk of disfigurement

Quicker healing time

Shorter hospital stay

Smaller or no external incisions

The major salivary glands in and around the mouth and throat are called the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. In addition, thousands of smaller glands are present, producing saliva and breaking down food. The surgeons at Allied Surgical Group can treat all types of both benign and malignant tumors of the major and minor salivary glands.

Patients suffering from cancer of the esophagus, larynx, oral cavity, pharynx or tongue can now benefit from the cutting-edge transoral robotic surgery available at Allied Surgical Group. As cameras project a 3-D image, the surgeon precisely accesses the tumor through the patient's mouth and guides the entire process from a command console right in the operating room. Various tools may be attached to robotic arms, which remove the cancers and other infected areas.