Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Laryngeal Cancer
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Overview
Laryngeal cancer, which is often known as cancer of the larynx, occurs when cancer cells form on the tissues of the voice box.
5Common Symptoms
- Sore throat or cough that does not go away
- Voice changes/hoarseness
- Trouble or pain when swallowing
- A lump in the neck or throat
- Ear pain
Diagnosis and Treatment
Recognized throughout the medical community as leading innovators in the surgical treatment of laryngeal cancer, our team works with you to find the best treatment path possible. We aim to focus on advanced endoscopic procedures instead of traditional cancer surgery whenever possible.
A thorough evaluation and biopsy are needed to determine if laryngeal lesion is cancerous. In the evaluation process, our team looks at all of the factors involved (life, health, family history) and the close up stroboscopic images of the lesion to guide their recommendations.
This results in less damage to healthy tissue, smaller incisions, fewer breathing and swallowing problems, and faster recovery times than traditional open laryngeal surgery, and can provide an alternative treatment option for radiation therapy.
Also referred to as endoscopic hemi or partial laryngectomy and transoral laser resection, surgeons use operating microscopes, endoscopes, lasers, and microsurgical instruments inserted through the mouth to perform the procedure, removing the tumor with minimal damage to adjacent tissue. Micro-margin analysis is performed during surgery to evaluate the edges of the cancer resection.
Not every patient is a candidate for endoscopic laryngeal cancer surgery. It is most successful in early diagnosis for laryngeal cancer patients, before widespread involvement. More advanced cancers where masses have grown large will often be better treated with traditional open surgery or radiation.
Meet Our Team
We bring together physicians, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide treatment to patients suffering from voice and throat disorders. Collectively, we are among the world’s most experienced—and most successful—laryngology/voice and speech teams.
