Introduction to office-based surgery in laryngology.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview and perspective on new developments in office-based surgery in laryngology.


RESULTS
Transnasal esophagoscopy, unsedated office-based laryngeal laser surgery and, specifically, the technique of topical anesthesia for the latter are emphasized.


CONCLUSIONS
The confluence of new technology allows many unsedated surgical procedures to be performed in the office with safety. These procedures are profoundly cost-saving; however, economic disincentives deter wide proliferation.
Koufman
Jamie A
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Voice Institute of New York, New York Otolaryngology Group, New York 10023, USA. Jamie.koufman@voiceinstituteny.com
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics; D017046:Cost Savings; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014481:United States