Parotid gland surgery

Dr Clancy explains what to expect with parotid gland surgery

[@DocJackson96]

Thank you for putting out this informative video. My mom is having this surgery as I type out this comment. To be completely honest, I am a bit terrified still, but knowing what to expect afterwards is helping massively.

[@Clarence360]

Hey can your reply to this comment please I have a paltoid lump and would love to speak to someone who’s been there

[@becca18470]

Thank you so much for this. I’m having this procedure in a weeks time, and even though I’m a doctor myself, I’m really scared. I’m glad that I have told my practice manager that I’m going to be off for 2 weeks afterward.

[@humanity2241]

Hi bebecca. How was the operation ?hope you are doing well !

[@patrickmoore8924]

Rebecca Poole what Doctor did you procedure and was it successful? Pat

[@unitor699industries]

so guys did you do the surgery and how was it

[@becca18470]

Hi thank you for your concern, yes, I had surgery. The tumour was stuck to the ophthalmic branch of facial nerve but the surgeon was able to get it off without damaging the nerve. Whoever sewed me up afterwards (I’m guessing the registrar/resident) did an awful job, he used what looked like blanket stitch. The scar burst open in two places, behind my ear within 5 days then in front of my ear at 2 weeks after surgery requiring two courses of antibiotics. After surgery I had paresis of my upper right face for about three months afterward. I couldn’t close my right eye & I struggled with putting my stethoscope into my right ear because it was numb. I saw my surgeon 8 weeks after surgery, the tumour was a pleiomorphic adénoma that was 36mm, 4 mm under the size at which I would have had radiotherapy. Five months after surgery I found a lump under the scar below my right ear. This lump was painful to touch, I also started to notice increased sensitivity of the skin of my right jaw & ear. I also started getting episodes of excruciating pain in my right lower molars. I contacted my surgeon & he confirmed my suspicions, I have an amputation neuroma of the preauricular nerve where it was cut during surgery. He said that he could remove it by surgery under local anaesthetic but it would probably grow back & that it should settle. It hasn’t, it’s grown larger & I’m now getting drooping of the right corner of my mouth. I need to go back & see the surgeon again. I wish I could tell you that it all went well & that I’m ok but I really have struggled with the psychological impact on my identity of having surgery along with the pain from my complications. Hopefully others will have a much more positive experience than me.

[@unitor699industries]

@@becca18470 i am glad it was benign you can join parotid people on facebook people share their experience and wich clinics they did the surgery, i hope you will heal well in the future

[@peterparker9221]

I thank you for putting together a good list of what to expect. I'm going in in 10 days and I am really scared I wish you were my surgeon!!

[@MOB1989]

Hi Peter, I'm getting the same surgery next Monday, I am also scared. I'd like to ask you how your surgery went and if you have any advice on how you dealt with the fear? Hope it all went well. Thanks.

[@woodywoowoo]

Had my tumour removed in December 2019, it’s now March 2021, I still have numbness in the lower 60% of my ear, numbness down my neck and across the lower part of my jaw, I also suffer with first bite syndrome, but I can live with this it’s just a case of adapting to my new normal, I’m just glad the tumour is gone, I have an annual MRI and it hasn’t come back

[@aiaiaipagibig5273]

May I know what does first bite syndrome means, I had parotidectomy last month and whenever I'm eating, my first chew really hurts, is that what you mean

[@barsatgurung9019]

How did you treatment?

[@mehrunisakhan5214]

😭dctr ask me for this operation..can i do that ?

[@mehrunisakhan5214]

Do you not nerve damage?dctr ask me for surgery but I’m afraid of this nerve

[@ashwwal3409]

I had this surgery about 30 years ago ,followed by about 33 RT .The surgery area had a depression .

[@loulouyaya]

Haw are u today your tumer has maligne???

[@gensan5079]

I'm finished my surgery but left eye not good function

[@gurkanwalpreetkaur411]

Hi doctor, i got my parotidectomy in 2015, followed by 5 chemos and 30 radiations. After that irecovered and was quite fine for a few years. Now for past two years my ear wax gets hardened into white fungus that does not come out naturally. And i need to go to my ENT specialist every two months to get it removed. It is really depressing when my ear gets clogged and i feel partially deaf. Plz guide is there any solution to this.

[@loulouyaya]

Haw are u today

[@heykeypnay]

I had same surgery last Oct 7, 2020 after 2 weeks I had a very bad infection, I was admitted to the hospital and they give me a strong antibiotic through the I V, then continue 14 days more an I V antibiotic at home through PICC LINE, my problem is my face specially my eyebrows are not even yet, I'm going to back at work soon, any suggestion please.

[@ronnyindartoatmadjaja9991]

Hi Doc, can you inform, how much it cost for parotid surgery, and how long for the recovery period, for me to stay in the hospital, thank you.

[@dollygavel6191]

I just had an parodictomy surgery last FEB.25,2022 and still on recovery process, im just worried if my half face won't back to normal, I can't smile on my right face and my right eye can't close totally and has burning sensation, doctor gave me eye drop...I need advice what to do..thank you so much.

[@sanjevetripathi]

Same with me ,how is your recovery specially eye?regards

[@dollygavel6191]

​@Sanjeev Tripathi, it's been a year now, and I'm still working on my eyebrow to move up, and my right ear is still a bit numb, I miss my smile.

[@mehdimehdi6650]

I, m from Morocco, I've been having parotid gland for 27yers now. I was operated 2or3times, the last was 2004, but it grows again bigger and bigger, my inquiry is about the cost of such operations if I comr there for operation. Please I need insights and help. Thank you so much

[@ErlynRuth]

Hi Doc good evening, I just have my right submandibular gland massive mass operation 1month and half. The tumor that they removed just finished for biopsy and the histopathology is 31/35 cancer cells are active and boring needs to do radio therapy because I am in the high risk. Kindly please advice me what to eat and not to eat before they will do the radio therapy in order to minimised the growth of cancer cells?

[@sspin10357]

my fathers is having parotid surgery tomorrow. It is cancer, Sqirmacel salivary gland, He is going to need 5 weeks of radiation after. Is there radiation side effects like swallowing and teeth and so fourth, Pleaqse let me know your opinion, Thank you for your time,

[@ayanieb.1226]

I had my mass removed. It's almost a year now and I experienced Frey syndrome. Numbness of the ear and it's surrounding area is still here. I often get ear infection than I used to. Still glad I had it removed. If given a chance I should have done it earlier while it is still small for lesser complications.

[@sharonakinyi3168]

hello doc i had my surgery last year octber and now the problem is my ear is seriusly paining what could be the problem

[@vaidehiadiverekar2159]

pl tell y there is swelling in the area of surgery even after a month and what should should be done to normalise it.

[@steveevansphotography4138]

have had my lump in my gland in my neck for months no biopsy just a scan keep getting palmed off too late if it is cancer

[@Gary21259]

I am at 3 weeks recovering.I had 30 stones with multiple infections. Stones in gland are reasons for surgery. My doctor admitted that he cut my nerve to my ear lobe and area below my ear. Permanent damage. He said it happens 80% of time as I was in post op recovery. He never told me that before surgery. Any one have helpful comment? Thanks

[@Gary21259]

8 weeks now with saliva leakage. May need more surgery, radiation. Doctors hack you up 90% of time. Impossible surgery but they love taking your money and they sleep well at night. Its all about $$ in America. No healers here.

[@13CRAZYDAVE13]

Gary21259 sure is about the $$$$ Surgeon charged me $2400, said it was a cyst. Comes back a week later with biopsy report, now I have a seriously pissed off cancer😡 Mayo clinic is the only place I've found that has experienced doc's, maybe you should seek their opinion. I'm currently setting up an appointment with them to find out if I have any options.... $5000 deposit just to have a consultation😖😖😖 All about the $$$$$$$

[@13CRAZYDAVE13]

Gary21259 beware radiation & from what I've read, chemo offers zero positive results treating Parotid gland cancer😉

[@unitor699industries]

@Robert Pearce my doctor says there is nothing wrong with it and it can stay a little swollen forever and he wont give me a referall to ent doctor

[@mdamranhossainrashed7218]

My mother had this surgery. Partial parodetectomy. What should be the exercises now??

[@anushkasen2863]

Beningn pleomorphic adenoma called beningn cancer pls ans dr

[@lavishkartelkosmeticskarte2636]

Hi I’m on antibiotics and Motrin and Tylenol how can I open my mouth more please I am scared I can barely eat

[@wanitabassum123]

It is normal to feel numbness in lower lip after 1 day surgery of submandibular gland

[@irishdaud9650]

Hi doc, My mom just got a parotid gland surgery, 3 days after her operation the doctor removed the hose from her neck and now it's swelling and I think it's because of the silva that are stuck in her saliva gland. What should we do doc? The hospital is very far from our home. I hope I can get a reply from you, Godbless!

[@newpakgirl8800]

I had this surgery but now i can't close ma eye aslo can't move my face.... My face side is paralyzed when I talk and smile my face moves to the other side Please 🙏 tell me why this is happening and how long will it take to recover?? Please reply I'm really terrifi😢

[@diksharaheja6034]

Hello.mam....i.wanna ask one qustion ...pls reply.me..... Actually.....recentlty...i also had operte of ryt side parotid gland....n dctr also remove my superfcaial gland Now i ....m.cnfused about it...because i.....m.nt feel.any feeling of.my ear ...lower part....so i wanna ask.....have u suffer wid this situantiin.....and how many times ...it take....fir normal.situatiin

[@kakkekakke8136]

Please show your face before the operation please

[@saboorsheikh8542]

is .my ear work normaly i can hear normaly

[@saboorsheikh8542]

doctor after surgery how much time i need to be a normal

[@unitor699industries]

6 months

[@danletttebarclay8624]

Hi Doctor,,I just did this surgery three days ago,I till have the tube in my skin,but the side of my face is swelling up, what's could be the problem?

[@unitor699industries]

how are you feeling now?

[@saboorsheikh8542]

dr recomend me paroted gland surgery

[@saboorsheikh8542]

plz iam so much upset

[@morryarty]

Eyelid still not totally closing even with implanted weight. Eye feels like lash under lid or dry, constant discomfort. 7-branch nerve was removed, replacement nerve worked, but failed later. Any help?

[@AMonikaD]

Tony Germano - so sorry to hear that!! I just got diagnosed and am apprehensive to whats gonna happen. Your comment freaks me out. Is it better today?

[@morryarty]

AMonikaD -worst symptoms seem to result from chemo/radiation side effects. If possible avoid these treatments. Try natural cures first, depending on how soon you were diagnosed. All the best.

[@dreadrea3265]

What would be some natural treatments? And if the radiation is avoided, can't it be deadly? This is all so much isn't it? I hope you are doing so much better, by the way!

[@13CRAZYDAVE13]

Drea Drea spinach & broccoli are specifically recommended for parotid gland cancer. Also, raising your body's PH, I'm drinking 9.5PH Kangen water & taking supplements for mine. There's some great informative video's from Dr. Moore & Dr Price at the Mayo clinic, just search Parotid gland or salivary gland cancer, then look for the Mayo clinic.... Avoid the others, poor guy in the UK😢 got his face butchered, this shit's scary enough without seeing that.

[@13CRAZYDAVE13]

Tony Germano radiation just kills everything period & from what I've read, chemo offers zero positive effects with this type of cancer.

[@saboorsheikh8542]

plz answer me

[@saboorsheikh8542]

my eye work normaly

[@geethunarasimhan8907]

Hi doc, is pleomorphic adenmo in salivary gland curable when it was found within 1month. It won be re occur na

[@poonamkhatri3914]

Did you had surgery where and which one Partial or superficial parotidectomy?