Medical articles from Professor Stuart Winter

robotic-surgery-in-head-and-neck-cancer article image

10/02/2025

ENT Specialist

Robotic surgery in head and neck cancer

Robotic surgery has become an advanced option for treating head and neck cancers, offering precision and minimally invasive techniques for improved patient outcomes. It is primarily used for cancers of the throat, tongue and larynx, allowing surgeons to access hard-to-reach areas with greater accuracy.

can-t-burp-how-retrograde-cricopharyngeal-dysfunction-is-treated article image

04/12/2024

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

Can't burp? How retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction is treated

Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD) is a condition that impairs the ability to burp due to an overly tight cricopharyngeal muscle, which is located in the upper oesophageal sphincter. This rare condition can lead to discomfort from trapped gas, bloating, chest pain and social embarrassment. While burping is a simple reflex for most, those with R-CPD cannot release gas from the stomach through the oesophagus. Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatments can help manage this condition effectively.

how-serious-is-salivary-gland-surgery article image

03/10/2024

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

How serious is salivary gland surgery?

Salivary gland surgery, though commonly performed, is a significant procedure due to the complexity of the anatomy in and around the salivary glands. It involves removing part or all of one of the three major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, or sublingual) or smaller minor glands. The seriousness of this surgery depends on several factors, including the type of condition being treated, the gland involved and the potential risks. Professor Stuart Winter, leading ENT surgeon, tells us all about it in this article.

head-and-neck-cancer-an-expert-overview article image

25/05/2023

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

Head and neck cancer: an expert overview

Here, we find out whether or not HPV can lead to the development and eventual diagnosis of head and neck cancer, as revered consultant ENT surgeon, Professor Stuart Winter, provides us with an insightful guide on all things head and neck cancer.

the-diagnosis-process-of-swallowing-problems article image

24/08/2021

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

The diagnosis process of swallowing problems

There are a variety of causes for swallowing problems, so the right tests and examinations must be done to consider the correct treatment. Professor Stuart Winter, an expert otolaryngologist, has explained what some of the problems are and how he diagnoses them.

internal-and-external-neck-lumps-do-i-need-to-worry article image

16/08/2021

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

Internal and external neck lumps: do I need to worry?

Neck lumps may be external or internal, and may be painless. Highly trained and experienced consultant ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon Professor Stuart Winter has explained what to look for, when to worry, and what to expect if the lumps in your neck need treatment.

adenoids-what-are-they-and-how-should-they-be-treated article image

12/07/2021

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

Adenoids: what are they and how should they be treated?

Adenoids, which are found at the back of the nose, can cause issues such as nasal blockage as well as various medical complications related to sleep. In our latest article, experienced ENT surgeon, Professor Stuart Winter, is on hand to offer us his expert knowledge with regards to what adenoids are exactly, and when it is time for them to be removed.

neck-lumps-when-are-they-cancerous article image

30/06/2021

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

Lump on back of neck: is it cancerous?

We spoke with a leading ENT specialist, Professor Stuart Winter, to discuss neck lumps. In this article we reveal what the likelihood is of a neck lump being malignant or benign. Find out how common this symptom is, what the potential causes are, and what some of the associated symptoms are.

26/03/2019

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

Pharyngeal pouch surgery

A pharyngeal pouch at the top of the oesophagus can cause food to stick in your throat, regurgitation, aspiration, and in extreme cases can even make it impossible to eat. Treating this condition usually involves surgery. Expert ENT surgeon Mr Stuart Winter is here to explain how this is done.

what-is-a-pharyngeal-pouch article image

27/02/2019

Professor Stuart Winter

ENT Specialist

What is a pharyngeal pouch?

A pharyngeal pouch is like a hernia at the top of your oesophagus. It can be problematic as food can collect in the pouch. What causes this phenomenon and how can it be fixed? Experienced consultant ear, nose & throat (ENT) surgeon Mr Stuart Winter is here to explain.