Expert Ear, Nose & Throat Care at One of Shanghai's Premier Academic Medical Centers
The Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished ENT centers, with a national reputation for excellence in head and neck oncology, rhinology, otology, laryngology, and the management of complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. Uniquely positioned within a hospital renowned for its oral and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial surgery, and plastic surgery programs, the ENT department offers particular expertise in head and neck tumor surgery with complex reconstruction, skull base surgery, and the management of ENT conditions associated with craniofacial anomalies. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their ENT care journey at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.
About the Department
The ENT department is a national key clinical specialty operating a comprehensive ENT clinic, dedicated head and neck oncology surgical wards, an endoscopic sinus surgery suite, an otology and skull base surgery program, a laryngology and voice clinic, a sleep medicine program, and works in close collaboration with oral and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial surgery, plastic surgery, oncology, and radiation oncology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board.
Conditions Treated
Head & Neck Oncology
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's head and neck oncology program is uniquely strengthened by its integration with oral and maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery, enabling comprehensive tumor resection with complex reconstruction:
- Thyroid Cancer — Total and hemithyroidectomy; central and lateral neck dissection; intraoperative nerve monitoring; endoscopic and robotic thyroidectomy; RAI coordination; targeted therapy for advanced disease
- Laryngeal Cancer — Transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) for early glottic cancer; supraglottic laryngectomy; total laryngectomy with tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis; concurrent chemoradiation for organ preservation
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer — Total laryngopharyngectomy; free flap reconstruction (ALT, jejunum); concurrent chemoradiation
- Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer — Coordination with oral and maxillofacial surgery; transoral robotic surgery (TORS); free flap reconstruction; HPV testing and de-escalation for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) — Concurrent chemoradiation (IMRT + cisplatin); induction chemotherapy; endoscopic nasopharyngectomy for recurrent NPC; EBV DNA monitoring; camrelizumab + chemotherapy
- Salivary Gland Tumors — Parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation and monitoring; submandibular gland excision; adenoid cystic carcinoma management
- Skin Cancer of the Head & Neck — Wide local excision; sentinel lymph node biopsy; reconstruction coordination with plastic surgery; cemiplimab for advanced cSCC
Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) — Medical management; FESS; balloon sinuplasty; revision FESS with image-guided navigation; biologic therapy (dupilumab, mepolizumab) for severe CRSwNP
- Nasal Polyps — FESS; dupilumab; mepolizumab; omalizumab for eosinophilic CRSwNP
- Deviated Septum — Septoplasty; combined septorhinoplasty
- Allergic Rhinitis — Intranasal corticosteroids; antihistamines; sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT); subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)
- Sinonasal Tumors — Inverted papilloma; olfactory neuroblastoma; sinonasal malignancies; endoscopic and open resection
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery — Pituitary adenoma; CSF leak repair; orbital decompression; coordination with neurosurgery and craniofacial surgery
- Olfactory Disorders — Post-viral olfactory loss (including post-COVID); olfactory training; topical corticosteroids; PRP nasal instillation
Otology & Skull Base Surgery
- Chronic Otitis Media & Cholesteatoma — Tympanoplasty; canal wall up and canal wall down mastoidectomy; endoscopic ear surgery (EES) for limited cholesteatoma; ossicular chain reconstruction
- Otosclerosis — Stapedotomy with laser; titanium piston prosthesis; excellent hearing outcomes
- Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) — Retrosigmoid, translabyrinthine, and middle fossa approaches; intraoperative facial nerve monitoring; hearing preservation surgery; stereotactic radiosurgery coordination
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss — Systemic and intratympanic corticosteroids; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; vasodilators
- Meniere's Disease — Dietary modification; diuretics; betahistine; intratympanic gentamicin; intratympanic dexamethasone; endolymphatic sac surgery
- BPPV — Canalith repositioning maneuvers (Epley, Semont, Gufoni)
- Facial Nerve Disorders — Bell's palsy; Ramsay Hunt syndrome; facial nerve decompression; facial reanimation coordination with plastic surgery
Laryngology & Voice
- Vocal Fold Lesions — Nodules; polyps; cysts; Reinke's edema; leukoplakia; KTP laser; microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal Fold Paralysis — Injection laryngoplasty; medialization thyroplasty; arytenoid adduction; laryngeal reinnervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia — EMG-guided botulinum toxin injection; SLAD-R
- Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) — KTP laser; bevacizumab intralesional injection; pembrolizumab for aggressive RRP
- Laryngeal Stenosis — Endoscopic balloon dilation; CO2 laser; cricotracheal resection
- Swallowing Disorders — FEES; VFSS; cricopharyngeal myotomy; Zenker's diverticulotomy
Sleep Medicine & Snoring
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) — Polysomnography; CPAP; mandibular advancement device; uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP); tongue base reduction; hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire); maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) coordination with oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Snoring — Radiofrequency ablation of soft palate; palatal implants; UPPP
- Pediatric OSA — Adenotonsillectomy; CPAP; orthodontic expansion
Pediatric ENT
- Adenotonsillectomy — For recurrent tonsillitis and pediatric OSA; intracapsular tonsillectomy (tonsil shave) for OSA
- Otitis Media with Effusion — Watchful waiting; ventilation tube (grommet) insertion; adenoidectomy
- Choanal Atresia — Endoscopic repair; stenting
- Laryngomalacia — Supraglottoplasty for severe cases
- ENT in Craniofacial Syndromes — Hearing assessment and management in Apert, Crouzon, and hemifacial microsomia; coordination with craniofacial surgery team
Unique Integration: ENT + Craniofacial + Oral Surgery + Plastic Surgery
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's unique strength is the seamless integration of ENT with oral and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial surgery, and plastic surgery under one roof. This enables:
- Complex head and neck tumor resection with immediate free flap reconstruction
- Endoscopic skull base surgery with craniofacial surgical backup
- Facial reanimation after facial nerve injury combining ENT and plastic surgery expertise
- OSA management with maxillomandibular advancement by oral and maxillofacial surgery
- ENT management of craniofacial syndrome patients (Apert, Crouzon, hemifacial microsomia)
- Nasopharyngeal cancer with orbital or skull base involvement managed by combined ENT-craniofacial team
Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital ENT
- Head & Neck Oncology + Reconstruction — Unique integration with oral surgery and plastic surgery for complex tumor resection and free flap reconstruction
- Craniofacial ENT — Expert ENT management of craniofacial syndrome patients; coordination with craniofacial surgery team
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation — Inspire therapy for CPAP-intolerant OSA patients
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery — Pituitary adenoma and CSF leak repair with craniofacial surgical backup
- NPC Expertise — Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy for recurrent NPC; EBV-guided treatment
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class ENT care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your ENT diagnosis, imaging (CT, MRI, PET-CT), endoscopy reports, audiological results, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate ENT surgeon based on your condition — head and neck oncology, rhinology, otology, laryngology, or sleep medicine.
- MDT Submission — Where appropriate, we facilitate pre-arrival case review by the multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- Surgical Coordination — Full coordination of pre-operative assessment, surgical admission, and post-operative care.
- Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, adjuvant therapy coordination, and remote follow-up after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you have a head and neck tumor, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, an ear condition, a voice disorder, sleep apnea, or a complex ENT condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's ENT team.
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