Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Specifically linked to ailments that affect the Ears, Nose, and Throat, ENT surgery at New Victoria Hospital is designed to support those who are living with conditions that affect their senses, who are experiencing difficulty with hearing, breathing, swallowing, and who have more complex conditions such as head and neck tumours.

When you come to New Victoria Hospital with a condition affecting your ears, nose, or throat, you will be referred to one of our specialist ENT Consultants to discuss the problem in more detail and learn about the potential treatment options. Also known as Otorhinolaryngologists, our highly-experienced ENT surgeons are at the forefront of their field and specialise in a range of areas.

ENT Surgery: When may you need it?

ENT surgery becomes necessary when medication and non-medical intervention has no impact on the symptoms being experienced by the patient. As many ENT conditions are directly connected to the senses, a change in or loss of one of these senses is one of the earliest and most indicative signs that something is wrong.

At New Victoria Hospital, our team of nationally-acclaimed ENT specialists are experts in identifying both common and complex conditions linked to the ear, nose and throat. Each boasting their own specialist area of expertise; once they have isolated the root cause of the problem our ENT Consultants will then decide the best course of treatment. This may involve surgery or long term medication or a combination of the two.

What you need to know about ENT Surgery

At New Victoria Hospital our multidisciplinary ENT team treat a broad range of conditions and ailments. Our ENT surgeons work on both functional and aesthetic surgical interventions, covering everything from the removal of the tonsils (in adults and in children), to the treatment of cancer in the larynx, to reconstructive surgery as a result of deformity or serious injury.

Some of the main surgical areas that that our ENT Consultants specialise in include:

Laryngology
Otology
Implantation otology
Oncology
Rhinology
Grommet surgery & glue ear
Sinus surgery
Thyroid surgery

For both paediatric and adult patients, we understand that ENT surgery can be a daunting prospect. That’s why we make sure that every patient feels informed and supported throughout their stay at New Victoria Hospital. Prior to treatment every patient will enjoy an in-depth consultation with their ENT surgeon who will provide a breakdown of what the surgery entails and why it is necessary.

Different types of ENT Surgery

From young patients to adults, we treat an array of conditions that affect the ears, nose, and throat - as well as those which impact the head and neck. At the forefront of their field, our renowned ENT surgeons are on hand to deliver an unrivalled level of care and expertise.

Some of the most common ENT surgeries which we offer at New Victoria Hospital are:

Tonsillectomy (in children and in adults) - one of the most common ailments that we see, which involves removal of the tonsils.
Adenoidectomy - removal of the adenoids which may be causing a problem if they frequently become infected or inflamed.
Ear surgery - an overarching treatment which includes the insertion of a tube to drain an infection, tympanoplasty surgery which sees the eardrum reconstructed, and stapedectomy which sees the bone in the middle ear removed.
Sinus surgery - symptoms like breathing problems and chronic snoring can be improved with this surgery to remove obstructions and/or blockages in the sinuses.
ENT oncology - the cancerous branch of ENT surgery, which sees surgeons treat and remove malignant tumours and cancers from the head and neck area. The severity of this type of surgery will depend on the patient and their condition.
Tracheotomy - creating an opening in the trachea to allow air to reach the lungs.