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Shubhra Chauhan: Mandible Preservation vs. Resection in Oral Cancer: Making the Right Choice
TALK INFO
In the field of oral cancer treatment, Dr. Shubhra Chauhan’s exploration of mandible preservation versus resection presents a crucial decision-making crossroads for clinicians. Mandible preservation aims to maintain as much of the jawbone as possible, potentially offering patients better functional and aesthetic outcomes, and supporting their overall quality of life. Conversely, mandible resection, while often necessary to ensure complete removal of malignancy, can lead to significant postoperative challenges, including impaired speech and mastication, as well as altered facial appearance. Dr. Chauhan’s analysis emphasizes the need for a tailored approach, weighing the benefits of preserving mandibular integrity against the necessity of aggressive cancer control. This balanced perspective guides clinicians in making informed choices that align with both the clinical requirements of cancer eradication and the patient's long-term well-being.
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CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction
SPEAKER
DATE
30/09/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the clinical considerations in mandible preservation versus resection for oral cancer treatment.
Recognize the functional, aesthetic, and quality-of-life implications of mandible preservation and resection.
Evaluate the decision-making process for balancing oncologic safety with patient-centered outcomes.
Apply evidence-based strategies to tailor treatment plans that optimize both cancer control and long-term patient well-being.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Shubhra Chauhan is a Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon at Chennai, India. She distinguished herself by achieving University 2nd rank during her post graduation in Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery from the prestigious TN Govt. Dental college and hospital, Chennai.
Due to her keen interest in Oncology, she went on to pursue four fellowships in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Malabar Cancer centre, Kerala; Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bangalore; Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China and MSKCC, New York, USA.
Her stint under the valuable guidance of the world renowned Head & Neck Oncosurgeon, Dr. Moni Abraham Kuriakose, was a turning point, career-wise and in the Fight against Oral Cancer. With an array of papers in National and International journals and conference, she has delivered many lectures on the treatment and awareness of Head & neck cancers.
Her core interests are Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Craniofacial Cancer resections and Head & Neck Reconstruction. At present she's running an Oral Oncology unit under OMFS dept. at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital and at few private hospitals in Chennai, India
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DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
