What is endolaryngeal surgery of the larynx?
Endolaryngeal surgery is a minimally invasive approach to the surgical treatment of laryngeal conditions, in which access to the surgical field is achieved through the oral cavity, without incisions on the neck. The surgeon works under the control of an operating microscope or endoscope, using specialized microinstruments. This approach allows precise treatment of the affected area with minimal trauma to healthy tissue.
Which laryngeal conditions require surgical treatment?
Laryngology deals with a wide range of laryngeal conditions. Indications for endolaryngeal surgery include:
- polyps and nodules on the vocal cords;
- laryngeal cysts;
- laryngeal papillomatosis;
- scarring and strictures — narrowing of the laryngeal lumen;
- Reinke's edema — diffuse thickening of the cords, more common in smokers;
- congenital and acquired anomalies of the larynx;
- vocal cord paralysis;
- tumors, including early-stage laryngeal cancer.
The surgeons at Helyos Medical Center favor gentle, minimally invasive operations. Patients here also have access to tonsillotomy — partial tonsil removal for tonsil hypertrophy.
Indications for vocal cord surgery
Consulting an ENT surgeon is recommended for prolonged hoarseness, changes in voice timbre, or difficulty breathing or swallowing. Surgical treatment is indicated when conservative therapy and voice rest fail to produce results and symptoms persist for a long time.
For nasal breathing disorders, Helyos Medical Center doctors may recommend conchotomy and conchoplasty — correction of the nasal conchae.
How is endolaryngeal surgery performed?
The operation is performed under general anesthesia and does not require incisions on the neck. The surgeon carefully removes the altered areas using microinstruments. Hospitalization is usually not required or takes up to one day.
Procedure parameters:
- anesthesia — general;
- duration — 20–60 minutes;
- hospitalization — outpatient basis or 1 day;
- voice rest — 2–14 days;
- follow-up examination — after 2–4 weeks.
Most patients return to their normal life within the first two weeks after surgery.
Voice recovery after surgical treatment
The main condition for successful rehabilitation is adherence to voice rest. In the first days after surgery, the doctor recommends silence or minimal voice use. Whispering during this period strains the cords more than calm speech. Full recovery of the voice takes from several weeks to several months.
Important! The timeline for voice recovery depends on the extent of the operation and the patient's individual characteristics — the doctor determines this at the follow-up appointment.
Advantages of treatment at Helyos Medical Center
At Helyos Medical Center, a full cycle of ENT care is available: a consultation with a laryngologist, modern endoscopic diagnostics, planned surgical intervention, and rehabilitation — all in one place. The center also performs adenotomy and other planned ENT operations according to modern treatment protocols.
To find out the estimated price of surgery and book an appointment, call +380670000150 or use the online form on the website. The doctor will confirm how much treatment costs in your case after an examination and diagnostics.
