Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery

What is Otorhinolaryngology?

Otorhinolaryngology, also known as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery, is a specialised field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. ENT specialists, also known as otolaryngologists, have extensive training and experience in performing various surgical procedures to alleviate a wide range of conditions that affect these areas. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to consult with an ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment:

• Ear pain or discharge
• Hearing loss
• Tinnitus
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Nasal congestion or discharge
• Sore throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Snoring or sleep apnea

Why Should You Choose Prince Court ENT Specialists?

Expertise and Specialisation

At Prince Court Medical Centre, our team of highly trained and experienced ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of head and neck conditions. Our team comprises ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech therapists, and nurses who collaborate to offer personalised care to meet the unique needs of each patient. We specialise in subspeciality areas such as:  

• Allergy and Immunology
• Rhinology
• Sleep Disordered Breathing
• Paediatric Ear Nose Throat & Airway pathologies
• Head & Neck Tumours
• Cochlear Implantation
• Hearing Rehabilitation.

Advanced Technology

Our ENT surgeons are skilled in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures, to reduce discomfort, shorten recovery time, and achieve better outcomes for our patients. We specialise in procedures such as rhinoplasty (nose surgery), endoscopic sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty, voice surgery, and surgical management of ear infections, hearing loss, and tumours, including cholesteatomas.

Comprehensive Otorhinolaryngology Services

Our clinic offers a broad range of services, including diagnostic tests, medical treatments, and surgical interventions for various conditions such as hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea, and head and neck tumours. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology, including video-endoscopes, imaging equipment, and audiology booths, to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

• Otology
  We perform cochlear implantation and rehabilitation for severe to profound nerve-related hearing loss. The surgical management of throat, larynx, and airway pathologies involves the use of laser equipment and anaesthesia by highly trained and experienced anaesthesiologists.

• Head and Neck Lesions
  We provide imaging accuracy and clinical expertise in the diagnosis of Head & Neck lesions and tumours. Surgical management includes the use of robotics in the removal of intraoral tumours.
  
  
• Audiology and Vestibular Assessment
  Our audiologists and speech therapists work closely with patients to evaluate and manage hearing and speech disorders, including hearing loss, tinnitus, and stuttering. They provide individualised treatment plans, which may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, or speech therapy, to improve communication and quality of life. We use accurate testing methods specifically designed for various age groups, from newborn babies and children to adults and the elderly, to diagnose hearing loss. Vestibular Testing using the latest equipment confirms specific ontological etiology of vertigo.
  
  
• Subspeciality Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
  We also provide Subspeciality Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Services to manage congenital and hereditary pathologies, noisy breathing in children, surgical and non-surgical management of hearing loss, infections of the ear, nose, throat, and neck, airway pathologies, paediatric tumours, and neck swellings.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  Our sleep laboratory diagnoses Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other sleep disorders using the latest equipment, providing a complete sleep test or sleep study (also known as Polysomnogram), split-night study, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and CPAP titration. We offer a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to the management of these conditions, involving state-of-the-art surgical treatment in alleviating symptoms and disease burden, as well as non-surgical methods such as cognitive behavior therapy and myofunctional exercises.

• Nasal Allergy
  In addition, at our facility, we provide a comprehensive nasal allergy treatment and diagnosis service that includes high sensitivity specific IgE allergy testing and a range of treatment options tailored to the severity of the disease and individual patient needs.

Common ENT Conditions:

• Hearing loss and other auditory disorders
• Chronic sinusitis and other sinus conditions
• Sleep apnea and other sleep-disordered breathing conditions
• Allergies and immunological disorders
• Tinnitus and other ear-related disorders
• Speech and communication disorders
• Voice disorders and swallowing disorders
• Head and neck tumors and cancers
• Congenital and developmental disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
• Trauma to the head and neck
• Infections of the ear, nose, and throat
• Disorders of the larynx and airways

ENT Procedures

• Endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses an endoscope to visualise and remove blockages or growths in the sinuses, often used to treat chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps
• Balloon sinuplasty – a less invasive procedure for treating chronic sinusitis that uses a balloon catheter to dilate the sinus openings and promote drainage, without removing any tissue
• Voice surgery – surgical procedures to improve or restore vocal function, often used to treat voice disorders such as vocal cord nodules, polyps, or paralysis
• Cochlear implantation – a surgical procedure that implants an electronic device into the inner ear to provide sound perception and hearing ability for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss
• Laser surgery – a surgical technique that uses a high-energy laser beam to precisely cut or remove tissue, often used for conditions such as laryngeal cancer, vocal cord lesions, or sleep apnea
• Nasal surgeries (including dacryocystorhinostomy and septoturbinoplasties) – various surgical procedures used to treat conditions affecting the nasal cavity, such as nasal obstruction, sinusitis, or tear duct blockages
• Robotic surgeries – advanced surgical procedures that use robotic technology to assist in the removal of tumours or other growths in the head and neck region
• Polysomnogram – also known as sleep study, a non-invasive procedure that monitors a patient's sleep patterns and activities during the night to diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea
• Nasal allergy diagnosis test – involves a high sensitivity specific IgE allergy testing to assess allergies
• Rhinoplasty – commonly known as nose surgery, a surgical procedure aimed at improving breathing difficulties caused by structural abnormalities