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Mohamad Ayham Manafikhi

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Russian Federation

Presentation Title:

Scarless Techniques for Tumor Removal of the Parotid-masticatory and Submandibular Regions: Patient Satisfaction and Surgical Outcomes

Abstract

According to the researches, salivary gland tumors constitute 3-6% of head and neck tumors, representing a clinically significant proportion. The presentation aims to provide mean of an innovative approach to improve surgical access, and minimize scar, when removing tumors of parotid and submandibular glands, using a modified facelift incision. Current traditional surgical approaches, particularly Blair's S-shaped incision and direct transcutaneous access, frequently result in visible scar that adversely affects patient quality of life. Our method, offers a fundamentally new solution that combines the radicality of pathology removal with an excellent cosmetic results and minimal psychological trauma for the patient. This surgical technique is applicable to patients of all ages. In younger patients, it minimizes visible scarring, while in older patients, it allows for the simultaneous correction of age-related soft tissue changes via facelift procedure, during pathological removing, within a single intervention. Its combining therapeutic and cosmetic benefits across different age groups.

Biography

Mohamad Ayham Manafikhi, BDS, OMFS, PhD Candidate. Dr.  Ayham earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Kalamoon (UOK), Syria, in 2021 at the age of 23. He subsequently completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) in 2024. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at RUDN University (2024–present). He serves as a Maxillofacial Surgeon at Tula Regional Hospital No. 7 (Inpatient Department No. 1), Russia, where he also holds a consultant position in Maxillofacial Surgery. He has authored three peer-reviewed publications in the fields of health and surgery. Additionally, he contributes as an editorial board member for several academic journals.