Laryngeal microsurgery

Conventional microsurgical surgery of a polyp of the larynx or laryngeal cancer is performed under general endotracheal anesthesia. After inserting the endoscopic device, the structures of the larynx and lower pharynx are assessed under a microscope. In the case of diagnostic indications, the extent and location of the pathological lesion are assessed, and an excerpt is taken for histopathological examination. In the case of therapeutic treatment, during laryngeal surgery, pathological changes are removed using microsurgical tools and then sent for histopathological examination for verification.

In the case of treatment based on therapeutic indications, both the conventional and laser methods, the so-called phoning silence, i.e. no use of voice for 24 hours.

Patients are advised not to smoke. In some cases, it is additionally necessary to administer pharmacological anti-swelling agents and antibiotics. The stay in hospital after laryngeal surgery is 2-5 days, depending on the type and size of the lesions removed. The period of incapacity for work is 14-30 days.

It is recommended that you speak sparingly for the next two weeks following laryngeal surgery. Hoarseness of varying severity may appear immediately after the procedure, which disappears as the wound heals. Transient disturbances in voice emission often occur after microsurgery of the larynx, therefore a phoniatric consultation is recommended before and after its performance.