Adult Procedures

Dr Nicholas Phillips offers a range of surgical procedures tailored to address common ear, nose, throat, and neck conditions in adults.

These evidence-based treatments aim to improve breathing, hearing, comfort, and overall quality of life. Each procedure is carefully recommended following thorough consultation and diagnostic assessment. Browse the list below to learn more about the adult ENT procedures currently offered, with more to be added as the practice evolves.

Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)

A specialised test that assesses airway collapse during sleep to guide personalised treatment for snoring and sleep apnoea.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS)

A minimally invasive procedure to clear blocked sinuses, improve breathing, and reduce chronic infections when medications no longer help.

Exostectomy

Surgical removal of bony growths in the ear canal to relieve blockage, reduce infections, and improve hearing.

Functional Open Septorhinoplasty

Surgical correction of internal and external nasal structures to improve airflow, relieve obstruction, and support stable breathing.

Microlaryngoscopy & Oesophagoscopy

A diagnostic procedure to examine the throat, voice box, and oesophagus under anaesthetic, often used to investigate persistent symptoms or take biopsies.

Midline Glossectomy

Surgical removal of tongue base tissue to treat snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea by reducing airway collapse during sleep.

Myringoplasty

A surgical repair of a perforated eardrum to reduce infections, protect the middle ear, and help improve hearing.

Nasal Cautery

A simple procedure to seal blood vessels in the nose, helping prevent frequent or heavy nosebleeds.

Parathyroidectomy

Surgical removal of overactive parathyroid glands to treat high calcium levels, improve bone health, and reduce long-term complications.

Septoplasty & Turbinate Reduction

Surgery to correct a deviated septum and reduce swollen nasal tissue, helping improve airflow, ease congestion, and support better sleep.

Submandibular Gland Excision

Surgical removal of a salivary gland beneath the jaw to treat lumps, infections, or blockages and relieve persistent swelling or discomfort.

Superficial Parotidectomy

Surgical removal of a salivary gland lump near the ear to confirm diagnosis, relieve discomfort, and prevent future complications.

Thyroidectomy

Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland to treat nodules, goitre, overactive thyroid, or thyroid cancer.

Tonsillectomy

Removal of chronically infected or enlarged tonsils in adults to relieve throat pain, improve sleep, and reduce infection recurrence.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) & Coblation Tongue Channelling

UPPP and coblation tongue channelling are surgical procedures that help treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea by opening and stabilising the airway.