Head and neck surgeons, also known as otolaryngologists or ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeons, are trained to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the head and neck area, including:
Surgical oncologists are surgeons who specialise in the surgical treatment of cancer. They work closely with other oncology specialists, such as medical oncologists (chemotherapy) and radiation oncologists, to provide comprehensive cancer care. For head and neck cancers, surgical oncologists perform procedures to remove tumours or cancerous tissues from the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, thyroid, and other structures in the head and neck region. They also perform reconstructive surgeries to help restore function and appearance after cancer treatment.
Surgical oncologists are trained in advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries, to ensure the precise tumour removal while preserving healthy tissues and minimising complications. Both head and neck surgeons and surgical oncologists play crucial roles in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of head and neck conditions and cancers. They often work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as pathologists, radiologists, and oncologists, to provide multidisciplinary care for patients.
Dr Muzib Abdul-Razak is a leading Head and Neck Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist in Sydney, who is currently a Consultant in the Department of Head & Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Westmead Hospital. He specialises in head and neck oncologic resections, soft tissue tumours including sarcomas, advanced skin cancers involving lymph node dissections, and melanoma (including sentinel lymph node biopsies). He also performs thyroid and parathyroid surgeries and salivary gland procedures.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Muzib Abdul-Razak is also a regular lecturer at The University of Sydney, where he passes on his knowledge to the next generation of aspiring surgeons. He is an active member of the Australia & New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society and the Australasian Sarcoma Study Group, and is currently completing his PhD from Sydney University where he leads the clinical trial "Evaluation of Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy in Oral Cavity Carcinoma" at Westmead Hospital.
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