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Kākāriki Hospital - Head and Neck Surgery
Private Surgical Service, ENT/ Head & Neck Surgery
This is where you will come to have your surgery performed. The visits to your surgeon before and after surgery will be at their consulting rooms.
Description
Kākāriki Hospital is an elective surgical hospital in Greenlane, Auckland that provides a substantial range of surgical procedures for both adults and children.
Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.
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Consultants
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Mr Joseph Earles
ENT / Head and Neck Surgeon
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
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Languages Spoken
English
Procedures / Treatments
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and part or all of the thyroid gland is removed.
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and part or all of the thyroid gland is removed.
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and part or all of the thyroid gland is removed.
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and one or more of the parathyroid glands are removed.
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and one or more of the parathyroid glands are removed.
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and one or more of the parathyroid glands are removed.
An incision (cut) is made in front of the ear and runs down below the jaw line. Part or all of the parotid gland is removed. Superficial Parotidectomy: an incision is made in front of the ear and runs down beneath the ear lobe. The superficial (top) lobe of the parotid gland is removed.
An incision (cut) is made in front of the ear and runs down below the jaw line. Part or all of the parotid gland is removed. Superficial Parotidectomy: an incision is made in front of the ear and runs down beneath the ear lobe. The superficial (top) lobe of the parotid gland is removed.
An incision (cut) is made in front of the ear and runs down below the jaw line. Part or all of the parotid gland is removed.
Superficial Parotidectomy: an incision is made in front of the ear and runs down beneath the ear lobe. The superficial (top) lobe of the parotid gland is removed.
All lymph nodes (bean-shaped glands that filter harmful agents picked up by the lymphatic system) from the collar bone to the jaw and from the front of the neck to the back are removed, along with the sternocleidomastoid muscle (moves the head from side to side), the spinal accessory nerve (involved in speech, swallowing and some head movements), the submandibular gland (one of the salivary glands) and the internal jugular vein.
All lymph nodes (bean-shaped glands that filter harmful agents picked up by the lymphatic system) from the collar bone to the jaw and from the front of the neck to the back are removed, along with the sternocleidomastoid muscle (moves the head from side to side), the spinal accessory nerve (involved in speech, swallowing and some head movements), the submandibular gland (one of the salivary glands) and the internal jugular vein.
All lymph nodes (bean-shaped glands that filter harmful agents picked up by the lymphatic system) from the collar bone to the jaw and from the front of the neck to the back are removed, along with the sternocleidomastoid muscle (moves the head from side to side), the spinal accessory nerve (involved in speech, swallowing and some head movements), the submandibular gland (one of the salivary glands) and the internal jugular vein.
All lymph nodes (bean-shaped glands that filter harmful agents picked up by the lymphatic system) from the collar bone to the jaw and from the front of the neck to the back are removed.
All lymph nodes (bean-shaped glands that filter harmful agents picked up by the lymphatic system) from the collar bone to the jaw and from the front of the neck to the back are removed.
All lymph nodes (bean-shaped glands that filter harmful agents picked up by the lymphatic system) from the collar bone to the jaw and from the front of the neck to the back are removed.
Growths, lumps, tumours or masses on the head and neck can be benign (noncancerous) or cancerous and can form in the larynx, pharynx, thyroid gland, salivary gland, mouth, neck, face or skull. Tests to diagnose a mass may include: Neurological examination – assesses eye movements, balance, hearing, sensation, coordination etc MRI – magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic fields and radio waves to give images of internal organs and body structures CT Scan – computer tomography combines x-rays with computer technology to give cross-sectional images of the body Biopsy – a sample of tissue is taken for examination under a microscope. Enlarged Lymph Nodes Lymph nodes in the neck often become swollen when the body is fighting an infection. Benign Lesions Noncancerous masses such as cysts are often removed surgically to prevent them from pressing on nerves and other structures in the head and neck. Cancer Cancerous masses spread to surrounding tissues and may be: Primary – they arise in the head or neck. Mostly caused by tobacco or alcohol use Secondary – they have spread from a primary tumour in another part of the body. Cancers may be treated by a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery.
Growths, lumps, tumours or masses on the head and neck can be benign (noncancerous) or cancerous and can form in the larynx, pharynx, thyroid gland, salivary gland, mouth, neck, face or skull. Tests to diagnose a mass may include: Neurological examination – assesses eye movements, balance, hearing, sensation, coordination etc MRI – magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic fields and radio waves to give images of internal organs and body structures CT Scan – computer tomography combines x-rays with computer technology to give cross-sectional images of the body Biopsy – a sample of tissue is taken for examination under a microscope. Enlarged Lymph Nodes Lymph nodes in the neck often become swollen when the body is fighting an infection. Benign Lesions Noncancerous masses such as cysts are often removed surgically to prevent them from pressing on nerves and other structures in the head and neck. Cancer Cancerous masses spread to surrounding tissues and may be: Primary – they arise in the head or neck. Mostly caused by tobacco or alcohol use Secondary – they have spread from a primary tumour in another part of the body. Cancers may be treated by a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery.
Growths, lumps, tumours or masses on the head and neck can be benign (noncancerous) or cancerous and can form in the larynx, pharynx, thyroid gland, salivary gland, mouth, neck, face or skull.
Tests to diagnose a mass may include:
- Neurological examination – assesses eye movements, balance, hearing, sensation, coordination etc
- MRI – magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic fields and radio waves to give images of internal organs and body structures
- CT Scan – computer tomography combines x-rays with computer technology to give cross-sectional images of the body
- Biopsy – a sample of tissue is taken for examination under a microscope.
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes in the neck often become swollen when the body is fighting an infection.
Benign Lesions
Noncancerous masses such as cysts are often removed surgically to prevent them from pressing on nerves and other structures in the head and neck.
Cancer
Cancerous masses spread to surrounding tissues and may be:
- Primary – they arise in the head or neck. Mostly caused by tobacco or alcohol use
- Secondary – they have spread from a primary tumour in another part of the body.
Cancers may be treated by a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours are between 10.00am and 8.00pm.
Travel Directions
From the car park, please take the elevator to level 2 and follow the signs to the reception.
Public Transport
The Auckland Transport website is a good resource to plan your public transport options.
Parking
There is plenty of parking underneath the hospital, accessed from Marewa Road between the hospital and shops.
Pharmacy
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Website
Contact Details
Kākāriki Hospital
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 892 2901
Email
Website
9-15 Marewa Road
Greenlane
Auckland
Auckland 1040
Street Address
9-15 Marewa Road
Greenlane
Auckland
Auckland 1040
Postal Address
9-15 Marewa Road
Greenlane
Auckland 1051
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This page was last updated at 9:23AM on May 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Kākāriki Hospital - Head and Neck Surgery.