Upper vocal cord laryngectomy

The supraglottic laryngectomy has become the first choice for supraglottic cancer, and it is suitable for cancers above the glottic plane. Depending on the extent of the tumor, unilateral supraglottic resection or superior glottic resection is available. After glottic resection, the functional effect is satisfactory. The postoperative pronunciation and swallowing function can be completely recovered. Most of the respiratory function is recovered. The five-year survival rate is more than 80%.

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