Laser surgery for throat cancer preserves voice quality, study confirms

A systematic review of laser microsurgery for early-stage glottic cancer shows the procedure can effectively treat tumors while maintaining voice function. The findings could influence treatment protocols and patient counseling, as voice preservation remains critical for quality of life and work performance in cancer survivors.

Originaltitel: Voice Outcome After Carbon Dioxide Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Glottic Cancer According to the European Laryngological Society Classification of Cordectomy Types - A Systematic Review