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Laryngectomy

Partial or total removal of the larynx, most often performed as part of treatment for laryngeal cancer. The approach is planned individually to address the disease while preserving as much natural voice and swallowing function as possible.

Benefits

  • A treatment plan matched to the extent of the disease
  • Coordination with oncology care throughout treatment
  • Guidance on voice rehabilitation after surgery
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Laryngectomy

How It Works

01

Diagnosis & Planning

Imaging and biopsy confirm the extent of disease, and the surgical plan — partial or total — is developed together with the broader oncology team.

02

Anesthesia

Performed under general anesthesia in a hospital setting.

03

Removal

Part or all of the larynx is removed according to the plan, aiming to address the disease while preserving as much natural function as possible.

04

Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Planning

Breathing and swallowing pathways are reconstructed as needed, and voice rehabilitation begins as part of recovery.

Good candidates

  • A confirmed diagnosis of laryngeal cancer requiring surgical treatment
  • Other treatments, such as radiation or chemotherapy, haven't controlled the disease

Discuss alternatives if

  • Earlier-stage disease may be treatable with radiation or a partial procedure instead
  • The full picture is best reviewed together with an oncology team before deciding on surgery

Preparing for Your Procedure

Full staging and imaging are completed beforehand
The care team, including oncology, coordinates the treatment plan
Voice rehabilitation options are discussed ahead of surgery

Recovery

Hospital stay

A hospital stay of around 10–14 days is typical following surgery.

First weeks

Healing continues at home, with support for breathing through a stoma and swallowing as needed.

Following months

Voice rehabilitation — such as a voice prosthesis or esophageal speech — is introduced as part of ongoing recovery.

Long-term

Follow-up continues with the oncology team to monitor recovery and overall health.

Risks & Important Considerations

This is major surgery with life-changing effects, particularly after total laryngectomy, including permanent changes to breathing (through a neck stoma) and voice. These changes, along with the surgical risks of bleeding and infection, are discussed in full detail as part of planning — this decision is made together with you and your oncology team, not taken lightly.

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Every treatment begins with an open conversation. Goals, realistic options, and a suitable plan are discussed — with complete confidentiality and no pressure.
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