title: Surgery in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines.
abstract: This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. Surgery is one of the key modalities used in head and neck cancer treatment. Recent advances and a greater awareness of the short- and long-term toxicities associated with non-surgical modalities and newer technologies that permit minimal access resections have led to a resurgence in surgery. This paper provides an overview of the role of surgery in head and neck cancer practice.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Royal Infirmary,Manchester,UK.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Homer
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery,Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust,Cardiff,UK.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fardy
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D000071077:Surgical Oncology / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce