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Head and Neck Oncology Department
The Head and Neck Oncology Department at Gustave Roussy is one of the leading specialized centers in France and internationally for the treatment of head and neck cancers. Our teams provide comprehensive care, from diagnosis to treatment, using some of the most innovative medical and surgical techniques.
Department Head:
Dr. Stéphane Temam
Office
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 43 83
Key Information
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+20 medical specialists
ENT surgeons, thyroid surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, and oncodermatologists.
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Multidisciplinary care
Close collaboration with palliative care, imaging, radiation therapy, and numerous surgical specialties.
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Cutting-edge techniques
Robotic surgery, laser surgery, advanced reconstructive surgery, targeted therapies, and therapeutic innovations.
Our Areas of Expertise
The department treats:
- Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT)
- Head and neck cancers
- Thyroid tumors and cancers
- Skin cancers of the head and neck
- Complex cases requiring multidisciplinary expertise
The department also includes:
- A dental department
- A dedicated maxillofacial prosthetics laboratory
- A specialized ophthalmology clinic
Comprehensive care
At Gustave Roussy, every patient receives coordinated care involving all the specialists necessary for their treatment journey: surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, dentists, speech-language pathologists, nutritionists, psychologists, and other supportive care professionals.
The department specializes in ENT cancers and head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, and thyroid, as well as certain skin cancers affecting the head and neck.
The teams use the latest techniques:
- Advanced reconstructive surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Endoscopic laser surgery
- Next-generation robotic surgery
- Endoscopic endonasal and skull base surgery
- Targeted Therapies and Innovative Treatments
The department works closely on a daily basis with many of Gustave Roussy’s specialties: radiation therapy, medical imaging, interventional radiology, and supportive care. When necessary, partnerships are also established with teams specializing in neurosurgery or thoracic surgery.
Education and Knowledge Transfer
The department is actively involved in the education and training of healthcare professionals, particularly at the School of Cancer Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine at Paris-Saclay University.
Programs Offered
- University Diploma (DU) in Cervicofacial Oncology
- Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Oral Oncology
- Advanced Professional Training Program (EPU) in Head and Neck Oncology
- ENT Robotics Workshop
- Thyroid Surgery Symposium
- Innovenligne: Thyroid Surgery
Department Heads
Dr. Stéphane Temam
Chief of the Head and Neck Oncology Service
Chief of the Department of Surgery and Interventional Procedures
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 43 57
Dr. Philippe Gorphe
Chief of the Inpatient, ENT, and Head and Neck Surgery Division
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 44 46
Dr. Dana Hartl
Head of the Rhône Unit and Head of the Thyroid Surgery Unit
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 46 12
Dr. Caroline Even
Chief of Medical Oncology
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 11 46 05
Dr. Pierre Descols
Chief of the Department of Dentistry