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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery in Dubai

King’s College Hospital London in Dubai offers advanced CO₂ laser Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery for conditions affecting the throat, nose, voice box, oral cavity, and airway. Our ENT surgeons use a state-of-the-art CO₂ laser system to treat diseased sites with high precision while protecting healthy structures around it.

At King’s College Hospital Dubai, CO₂ laser ENT surgery is often used as a voice-preserving and airway-preserving option, especially for patients with benign or early malignant lesions, recurrent polyps, papillomas, or scarring in the larynx and upper airway. The ENT Head and  Neck Surgeon has extensive experience in laser treatment of benign and malignant lesions of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=puxeddu+laser&sort=date).

It is also an integral part of modern Otology surgery.

What does CO₂ laser ENT surgery do?

CO₂ laser ENT surgery uses a focused beam of light to cut, vaporize, or shrink soft tissue in a controlled and highly precise way. Instead of using traditional cold steel instruments alone, your surgeon guides the laser beam onto the targeted tissue while viewing the area through a microscope or endoscope and now with 3D technology.

Key features of our advanced CO₂ laser ENT system include:

• Very precise, tissue-selective cutting and ablation.
• Minimal thermal damage to surrounding healthy structures.
• Excellent control of bleeding during surgery.
• Use in both contact and non-contact modes, depending on the case.
• Continuous and super-pulse modes for different tissue effects.
• Shallow penetration depth.

This combination helps your ENT surgeon remove lesions while preserving as much normal tissue as possible, which is especially important for voice quality, swallowing, breathing, and appearance, and makes it especially safe for use near the ossicles and inner ear

What happens during CO₂ laser ENT surgery at King’s?

While every patient is different, your CO₂ laser ENT surgery journey typically follows these steps:

Step 1: Specialist consultation

• You meet one of our ENT consultants for a full assessment of your symptoms and medical history.
• A detailed examination is performed, which may include flexible naso-pharyngolaryngoscopy with HD cameras and Narrow Band Imaging (dedicated technology to detect early changes of the mucosa toward precancer and cancer).

• Step 2: Imaging and diagnostic work-up
  • If needed, further tests such as CT, MRI, or ultrasound are arranged to assess the extent and nature of the problem.
  • Your surgeon reviews all results and confirms whether CO₂ laser surgery is appropriate.
• Step 3: Personalized treatment planning
  • Your ENT surgeon explains the options, expected benefits, and potential risks.
  • A plan is created that considers your voice demands, airway status, hearing level and status, occupation, and any other medical conditions.
• Step 4: Anesthesia and preparation
  • Most procedures are done under general anesthesia, especially laryngeal, airway, and pediatric cases.
  • You are positioned carefully, and the microscope or endoscope is set up with a micromanipulator or with dedicated fibers to guide the laser.
• Step 5: CO₂ laser procedure
  • The laser is precisely focused on the lesion or tissue that needs treatment.
  • Your surgeon uses fine movements to cut, vaporize, or shrink tissue while preserving healthy structures as much as possible.
  • Bleeding is usually minimal and controlled in real time.
• Step 6: Recovery and observation
  • After surgery, you are taken to the recovery area for monitoring.
  • Pain is usually mild to moderate and is managed with appropriate medication.
  • Many procedures are day-case or short-stay, depending on complexity.
• Step 7: Follow-up and rehabilitation
  • You attend follow-up appointments to check healing and symptom improvement.
  • If your voice or airway has been affected, we may involve speech and language therapists, or other specialists as needed.

When should you see us for CO₂ laser ENT surgery?

You should consider seeing our ENT team to discuss CO₂ laser options if you have been diagnosed with, or suspect, any of the following:

• Persistent hoarseness or voice changes lasting more than 3 weeks;
• Recurrent vocal cord nodules, polyps, cysts, or papilloma;
• Neck swelling (lump) that can be a first sign of pharyngeal or laryngeal neoplasm where; your surgeon is aiming to save the organ and its function;
• Nasal or sinus polyps that keep coming back or no longer settle with sprays and tablets;
• Small, benign growths in the mouth or throat that need to be removed carefully without damaging nearby healthy tissue;
• Narrowing or scarring in the airway that is starting to affect your breathing or exercise tolerance including vocal cord paralysis;
• Snoring or sleep-related breathing problems in which reducing specific soft tissue areas could help keep the airway more open at night;
• ENT problems in children where a gentler, more targeted approach is preferred over traditional open surgery;
• Ear and hearing issues;

If you have already been advised to have ENT surgery, our team can review your case and confirm whether CO₂ laser surgery is appropriate for you.

What conditions and procedures can CO₂ laser ENT surgery be used for?

At King’s College Hospital Dubai, our advanced CO₂ laser system is used in both adult and pediatric ENT surgery, including:

• Vocal cord nodules, polyps, cysts, and granulomas
• Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) of the larynx
• Early-stage glottic and supraglottic cancers (selected cases)
• Laryngeal and subglottic stenosis and scarring
• Benign lesions of the oral cavity, tongue, soft palate, and oropharynx
• Nasal and sinus polyps, turbinate hypertrophy, and selected nasal tumors
• Lesions of the pharynx and upper airway that require precise excision
• Selected snoring and sleep apnoea procedures where tissue reduction is needed
• Pediatric airway lesions where tissue preservation is especially important
• Stapedectomy and stapedotomy for otosclerosis
• Tympanoplasty
• Cholesteatoma excision
• Management of middle ear adhesions
• Surgery for vascular lesions in the middle ear or lateral skull base such as glomus tumous

Your ENT consultant will always recommend the safest and most effective option for your specific diagnosis. CO₂ laser surgery is not suitable for every case, but it is a powerful tool for the right indication.

Who is the best doctor for CO₂ laser ENT surgery in Dubai?

The best doctors for CO₂ laser ENT surgery in Dubai are Prof Roberto Puxeddu, Dr. Ida Laila Amir, Dr Omar Ayoub and Dr Joseph Sleiman.at King’s College Hospital Dubai. Together, they offer a comprehensive, UK-linked ENT service that can incorporate CO₂ laser surgery where clinically appropriate.

Why should you choose King’s College Hospital Dubai for CO₂ laser ENT surgery?

Choosing King’s College Hospital Dubai for CO₂ laser ENT surgery means you benefit from:

• A direct link to King’s College Hospital in London, with clinical pathways and protocols that follow UK evidence-based standards.
• Highly trained ENT surgeons with UK and European board certifications, fellowship training, and decades of experience in complex nasal, sinus, ear, voice, and airway surgery.
• The most advanced CO₂ laser platform designed for microsurgery in delicate areas such as the vocal cords, airway, and nasal cavity and ear.
• Voice-preserving and airway-preserving strategies, especially important for patients who rely heavily on their voice or have existing breathing issues.
• Integrated multidisciplinary care, including speech and language therapy, oncology, radiology, and pediatrics, when needed.
• A patient-centered experience, from the first consultation to post-operative follow-up, with clear communication about benefits, risks, and expected recovery.

Our goal is not only to remove disease, but also to protect what matters most to you: your ability to speak, breathe, swallow, and live comfortably.

How can I book an appointment?

Booking an appointment for a CO₂ laser ENT assessment at King’s College Hospital Dubai is straightforward:

• Call us: Phone our dedicated call center at 800 7777 to schedule an appointment with one of our ENT consultants.
• Fill out the online form: Complete the online appointment request form with your details and preferred time. A member of our team will contact you to confirm the appointment.
• Use the KingsHub app: If you already use our KingsHub app, you can book directly through the app, manage your appointments, and access your health information.

If you have been referred from another clinic or hospital, please bring all relevant reports, imaging, and previous operation notes to your first visit so that our ENT team can give you the most informed advice.