Dr. Aswin Mullath

Qualification

MDS (OMFS), FHNS, FIBCSOMS(ONCO-RECON) , Fellowship - Head & Neck Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction (Int. Board Certified - IBCSOMS)

Experience

• Former Assistant Professor, Department of Head & Neck Oncology, Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR), Government of Kerala, Thalassery, with extensive experience in comprehensive head & neck cancer care and microvascular reconstructive surgery. Actively contributed to Postgraduate and fellowship training as faculty for the DrNB Surgical Oncology, FNB Head & Neck Oncology, and FHNO Head & Neck Oncology fellowship programmes.
• Completed Two-year Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Oral Surgical Oncology and Head & Neck Reconstructive Surgery, Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR).
• Awarded the International Board Certification (IBCSOMS) in Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction.
• FHNO Travel Grant Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology, Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital, Mumbai (TMH).
• Former Assistant Professor, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, KMCT Hospital, Calicut.

Areas of Interest

• Advanced Oral Cancer Surgery
• Advanced Parotid and Salivary Gland Surgery
• Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction
• "Jaw-in-a-Day" Procedure with Dental Implants in Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction
• Robotic Head & Neck Surgery/TORS
• Central Vascular Access Procedures (Chemoport, Hickman Line)
• Laser Surgery
• Virtual Surgical Planning and Patient-Specific Implants for Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction

Other Information

• Assistant Program Director & Training Faculty, FHNO-Indus University Head & Neck Oncology Fellowship Program
• International Board Certified Specialist in Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction (IBCSOMS)
• Peer reviewer for multiple PUBMED/SCOPUS/WOS-indexed scientific journals
• Over 20 National and International Publications in PUBMED, SCOPUS, and Web of Science indexed journals
• IAPC Certified specialist in Palliative Medicine
• Invited Faculty at various State and National Conferences as Moderator, Panelist, Chairperson, and Keynote Speaker
• Presented numerous original research papers at prestigious national and international conferences
• Underwent Microvascular Skill Enhancement Training at Amrita Hospital, Kochi
• Professional Affiliations
  • Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology, India (FHNO) - Life Member
  • Association Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, India (AOMSI) - Life Member

Clinical Research & Publications

• Trismus in Oral Cancer Patients: Incidence, Determinants and Preventive Strategies in a Tertiary Care Centre. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2026 Jan.
• Stratifying extranodal extension to pN2a and pN3b: Is the rationale justified? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2026.
• Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Retrospective Case Series Highlighting Clinicopathologic Characteristics, Pattern of Nodal Metastasis & Management Implications. Indian J Surg Oncol. 2025 Dec.
• A Comparative Study of Speech and Swallowing Postoperative Outcomes in Oral Cancer: Impact of Lateral Mandibular Continuity Restoration. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Nov.
• Exploring Malignant Odontogenic Tumors: Clinical Insights & Literature Analysis. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2024 Sep.
• Prognostic Heterogeneity Between Oral Tongue and Gingivobuccal Tumours Based on Lymph Node Ratio and Number of Positive Nodes: A Survival Analysis. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2024 Feb.
• Survival Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Locoregional Recurrence: A Retrospective Analysis. J Clin Diagn Res. 2024 Feb.
• Evaluation of the Role of Neck Dissection in Verrucous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity: A Cohort Study. J Clin Diagn Res. 2023 Dec.
• Mini-plate versus Reconstruction Plate: A Comparative Analysis of Complications in Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Flaps for Oral Cancer. J Head Neck Physicians Surg. 2023 Dec.
• Infrahyoid Flap: Case Series of a Robust and Reliable Flap. MAR Oncol. 2023 Feb.
• Nasolabial Morphologic Transformations After Le Fort I Osteotomy — A Prospective Study. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2022 Mar.
• Primary Reconstruction in Segmental Resection of Mandible — An Outcome Analysis of Different Reconstructive Techniques. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Sep.
• Double Flap Palatoplasty for Management of Post-traumatic Oronasal Fistula. J Adv Med Dent Sci Res. 2021 Jul.
• An Extremely Rare Pseudoaneurysm of Posterior Superior Alveolar Artery Arising After Orthognathic Surgery. Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Jan.
• Lipoma in Soft Palate: Report of a Rare Case. Int J Oral Health Med Res. 2018 Sep.
• Versatility of Facial Artery Musculomucosal Flap in Medium-Sized Defects Following Ablation of Oral Cancers — A Case Series. Indian J Pathol Oncol.