Laser Vocal Cord Surgery

What is Laser Vocal Cord Surgery?

Laser vocal cord surgery is a treatment method applied by using a laser by reaching the vocal cords through the mouth.

Which lasers are used in the treatment of vocal cord diseases?

Depending on the type of disease in the vocal cords, KTP, PDL, TruBlue, carbon dioxide and diode lasers can be used in the treatment.

Which diseases is laser vocal cord surgery applied to?

The main disorders of the vocal cords treated with laser include vocal cord papilloma, vocal cord cancer and potentially cancerous lesions of the vocal cords. Laser therapy can also be used for various other vocal cord pathologies.

What is the Purpose of Laser Vocal Cord Surgery?

The aim of laser treatment is to completely remove the diseased area in the vocal cord and to protect the healthy tissue to provide the best function.

What is Vascular Selectivity (Angiocelectivity)?

Some of the lasers used during laser vocal cord surgery focus on a substance in the blood called haemoglobin to target the blood vessels feeding the diseased area, a property called angiocellectivity. This allows diseases that have the potential to recur, such as papillomas and cancer, to be treated more effectively.

What Does Laser Surgery Provide?

Thanks to the use of laser in vocal cord surgeries, there is less bleeding and the operation time is shortened. There is usually very little pain and discomfort after vocal cord surgery. Some studies show that patient comfort increases even more after surgery with laser treatment.

Can Laser Treatment Be Performed Under Local Anaesthesia?

In some clinical cases, laser treatment can be performed without the need for general anaesthesia. It has also been reported that scar tissue formation is less in laser-treated cases.

Should all vocal cord diseases be treated with laser?

Most benign vocal cord diseases do not require laser treatment. Classical fonomikrosurrahi techniques are preferred in the treatment of such diseases.