The vulva is part of the female genitalia and sits at the opening of the vagina. Sometimes benign or cancerous growths can develop on the vulva. When that happens, a patient may need a vulvectomy to surgically remove those growths.

Here, I’ll share common types of vulvectomies, when they’re used for treatment and what you can expect during and after the procedure.    

Doctors may perform...

The head and neck are home to so many structures like nerves and blood vessels that intimately impact function. From speaking to swallowing to breathing to facial expressions, these functions help make us who we are. 

As a head and neck surgeon and researcher, I understand how head and neck cancers and their treatments can potentially impact these important functions. That’s why my team strives not only to cure patients, but...