TITLE
Balasubramanya Kumar: Salivary Gland Lesions - A Surgeon's Guide to Diagnosis & Treatment
TALK INFO
Salivary gland lesions are among the most diverse and challenging conditions encountered in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Patients may present with similar symptoms, yet the underlying diagnosis can range from inflammatory and obstructive disorders to benign neoplasms and aggressive malignancies. Successful management requires the surgeon to integrate clinical examination, imaging, pathology, and sound surgical judgment.
In this lecture, Dr. Balasubramanya Kumar will provide a practical, case-based approach to the evaluation and management of salivary gland disease. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in head and neck surgery and oral oncology, he will discuss diagnostic strategies, common pitfalls, and surgical decision-making in both benign and malignant salivary gland pathology.
Through clinical cases and operative insights, participants will learn how to approach salivary gland lesions systematically, recognize red flags for malignancy, and optimize treatment planning. The session will highlight the critical intersection between diagnosis, pathology, and surgery that ultimately determines patient outcomes.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Pathology
SPEAKER
DATE
20/07/26
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand a systematic approach to the evaluation of salivary gland lesions, including key clinical considerations and diagnostic pathways.
Differentiate common salivary gland conditions, including inflammatory, obstructive, benign, and malignant lesions.
Evaluate the role of imaging, biopsy, and pathology in establishing an accurate diagnosis.
Recognize common diagnostic and surgical pitfalls in the management of salivary gland lesions.
Apply appropriate treatment strategies for common salivary gland disorders based on clinical presentation and diagnosis
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Balasubramanya Kumar, MDS, IBCSOMS (Oncology) is a senior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon based in Bangalore, India. He completed his dental degree at Oxford Dental College, Bangalore, followed by an MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences. He subsequently earned International Board Certification and a Certificate of Added Qualification in Oral Oncology.
With nearly 20 years of experience in head and neck surgery, Dr. Kumar has developed particular expertise in oral oncology, salivary gland disease, orthognathic surgery, and complex maxillofacial surgery. He serves as a consultant at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital and has previously led the Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Martha's Hospital for more than a decade.
A respected educator and invited national and international speaker, Dr. Kumar has contributed to clinical research in maxillofacial surgery, reconstruction, and head and neck pathology. He currently serves as Honorary General Secretary of the Karnataka Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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.
