Hi everyone, new to this forum with a recent diagnosis of ameloblastoma in the right maxilla. I have seen two doctors: one an Orthognathic Surgeon who told me he could remove the tumor in a 2 1/2 hour surgery with a flap using skin from my mouth. The second surgeon is an ENT who specializes in tumors (although has never operated on an ameloblastoma in the maxilla) He will first try a conservative surgery. However, suggests that pending actually being in the surgery and seeing how far the tumor extends (given the edges indicated in scans and biopsy), he may need to do the more radical surgery with fibular flap, arteries from my neck; etc. which will take approx 10 hours. My next step in that process is to meet with a reconstructive vascular surgeon. The thought of this fibular flap---and of being in Icu for a week on a feeding tube--is terrifying. How can two doctors approach so differently? I am in NY. This has led me to believe I need a 2nd or 3rd opinion.. In any case, I can see this is a very supportive group, and am wondering if anyone has used a doctor in NYC for a ameloblastoma maxillary surgery. Thank you all. Just reading your messages between the group is very comforting.