Dr. Akanksha Saxena

Dr Akanksha Saxena is an ENT and head and neck cancer surgeon in Gurgaon with 16 years of experience in head and neck surgical oncology, lateral skull base surgery, and craniomaxillofacial surgery, currently practising at ENT360 Clinic, Sector 26, Umkal Hospital, Sushant Lok 1, and Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Sector 24, Gurgaon.

She holds three internationally completed fellowships spanning head and neck surgical oncology, making her one of the few ENT surgeons in Gurgaon with dedicated subspecialty training across oncological, skull base, and reconstructive head and neck surgery.

She consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Oral cavity cancers, thyroid cancers, parotid tumours, laryngeal cancers, and neck node disease are managed by Dr Saxena with oncoplastic and reconstructive surgical approaches:

• Radical and selective neck dissection
• Total and partial thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
• Parotidectomy for parotid gland tumours
• Anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction for large oral cavity defects
• Subcranial craniotomy for advanced oral cavity malignancies
• Free flap raising and microvascular reconstruction
• One-stage functional jaw reconstruction

Lateral and Anterior Skull Base Surgery

Skull base tumours, osteomyelitis, and complex lateral skull base conditions are managed by Dr Saxena with open and endoscopic approaches supported by fellowship training at World Skull Base, MS Ramaiah University:

• Lateral skull base surgery via open and endoscopic approaches
• Temporal bone surgery
• Skull base osteomyelitis management
• Skull base access procedures
• Complex skull base tumour resection

Otology and Micro Ear Surgery

Patients with chronic ear disease, hearing loss, and ossicular chain conditions are managed by Dr Akanksha with microsurgical expertise developed during DNB training:

• Micro ear surgery
• Ossiculoplasty using incus and artificial prostheses
• Temporal bone and mastoid surgery
• Chronic suppurative otitis media management
• Ear reconstruction

Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Patients with chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction, deviated nasal septum, and nasal polyps are managed by Dr Saxena with functional endoscopic and open rhinological approaches:

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Endoscopic septoplasty
• Balloon sinuplasty
• Nasal polyp management
• Sinonasal condition evaluation and treatment

Laryngology and Voice Surgery

Patients with vocal cord pathology, laryngotracheal stenosis, and paediatric airway conditions are managed by Dr Akanksha Saxena across elective and emergency surgical settings:

• Microlaryngeal surgery
• Vocal cord surgery and lesion excision
• Aryepiglottoplasty for severe laryngomalacia
• Paediatric airway surgery including laryngotracheal stenosis management
• Surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea

Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

Patients with craniomaxillofacial fractures and facial trauma are managed by Dr Saxena with expertise from an AOCMF Fellowship at Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid:

• AOCMF fracture fixation
• Jaw reconstruction and trauma management
• Craniomaxillofacial open reduction and internal fixation
• Facial trauma assessment and surgical management
• Complex jaw fracture reconstruction

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Akanksha currently consults at:

• ENT360 Clinic, Sector 26, Gurgaon, Founder and Consultant
• Umkal Hospital, Sushant Lok 1, Gurgaon, Consultant
• Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Sector 24, Gurgaon, Consultant

Previous Associations

• Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center, Rohini, Delhi, Attending Consultant
• Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Health, Bengaluru, Fellow and Senior Resident
• Ascent ENT Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala, Consultant
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Senior Resident

Awards and Academic Recognition

Dr Akanksha Saxena has received recognition across national and international academic platforms:

• Best Dissector Award, Fellowship-Diploma in Lateral Skull Base Surgery, World Skull Base 2019, MS Ramaiah University, Bengaluru
• First Prize, Dr Ashok Kumar Gold Medal Award, KENTCON 2012, Kochi
• Second Prize, Dr Sandra Nisha De Souza PG Award, 64th AOICON 2012, Allahabad
• Second Prize, Oral Presentation, 1st World Congress on Ear and Hearing Care 2015, New Delhi
• First Prize, Temporal Bone Dissection, 9th Hands On Temporal Bone Dissection and Live Surgery Workshop 2013, Kurnool
• First Prize, Poster Presentation, KENTCON 2013, Trivandrum
• First Prize, Poster Presentation, KENTCON 2012, Kochi
• Second Prize, Quiz, KENTCON 2014, Perinthalmanna

Research and Publications

Dr Saxena has contributed peer-reviewed research across otology, laryngology, and head and neck oncology:

• Saxena A, Kumar M, Faizal B. "Aryepiglottoplasty for Severe Laryngomalacia." International Journal of Phonosurgery and Laryngology, 4(1): 10-12, 2014
• Saxena A, Kumar M. "A Comparative Study of the Audiological Outcomes Observed with Use of Incus and Artificial Types of Prostheses in Ossiculoplasty." The Kerala Journal of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 14, No. 1, Oct-Dec 2016
• Hamsa Nandini et al, Akanksha Saxena et al. "Subcranial Craniotomy in Surgical Management of Advanced Oral Cavity Malignancies: A Technical Note." Oral Cancer, Volume 2, Issue 3-4, Pages 91-96, 2018
• DNB Thesis: "A Comparative Study of the Audiological Outcomes Observed with Use of Incus and Artificial Types of Prostheses in Ossiculoplasty," accepted by the National Board of Examinations

Key Paper Presentations

• "Anterolateral Thigh Flap with Muscle for Mucosal Lining for Large T4 Buccal Tumour Defects," Oral Free Paper, IFHNOS Global Tour Delhi 2016 and 6th World Congress of IAOO, Bangalore 2017
• "One Stage Functional Jaw Reconstruction: Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes," Oral Free Paper, IFHNOS Global Tour Delhi 2016 and 6th World Congress of IAOO, Bangalore 2017
• "Skull Base Osteomyelitis Management Protocols and Experience at Amrita Hospital, Kochi," Oral Paper, AOICON 2012, Allahabad

Surgical Faculty Roles

• Faculty, "Advances in Flap Raising with Human Anatomical Specimens," 6th World Congress of IAOO, Bangalore (2017)
• Faculty Assistant, AOCMF "Advances in Flap Reconstruction with Anatomical Specimens," Bengaluru (2015)
• Skull Base Access Course, Amrita Hands-On Surgical Skill Enhancement Programme, Kochi (2014)

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2010)
• DNB ENT, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2014)
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Health, Bangalore (2017)
• AOCMF Fellowship, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain (2018)
• Fellowship-Diploma in Lateral Skull Base Surgery, World Skull Base, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore (2019)

Professional Memberships and Registrations

• Haryana State Medical Council
• Delhi Medical Council
• Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Kerala Chapter
• Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology
• International Academy of Oral Oncology 
• Indian Medical Association

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