Organ preservation surgery for laryngeal cancer.
The principles of management of the laryngeal cancer have evolved over the recent past with emphasis on organ preservation. These developments have paralleled technological advancements as well as refinement in the surgical technique. The surgeons are able to maintain physiological functions of larynx namely speech, respiration and swallowing without compromising the loco-regional control of cancer in comparison to the more radical treatment modalities. A large number of organ preservation surgeries are available to the surgeon; however, careful assessment of the stage of the cancer and selection of the patient is paramount to a successful outcome. A comprehensive review of various organ preservation techniques in vogue for the management of laryngeal cancer is presented.
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, Australia. sharadch@yahoo.com
Sharad
S
Chawla
Andrew Simon
AS
Carney
D017115:Catheter Ablation; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D009926:Organ Preservation; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012371:Robotics