ABSTRACT
Introduction 142
Definition 142
Conservation surgery for the neck 143
Conservation surgery for cancer of the larynx 149
Conservation surgery for recurrent early stage laryngeal
cancer 155
Conservation surgery for cancer of the hypopharynx 156
Conservation surgery for cancer of the oral cavity 157
Conservation surgery for cancer of the oropharynx 157
Conservation surgery for cancer of the nasal cavity and
paranasal sinuses 158
Conservation surgery for tumours of the parotid gland 160
Key learning points 160
References 161
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