Transoral laser microsurgery for untreated glottic carcinoma

David G. Grant, John R. Salassa, Michael L. Hinni, Bruce W. Pearson, Richard E. Hayden, William C. Perry

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Abstract

Objectives: To report the oncology and functional outcomes of transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) for untreated glottic carcinoma. Study Design: A 2 center prospective case series analysis. Setting: Academic, tertiary referral centers. Results: Seventy-six patients underwent TLM. Pathologic T stages were: T1, 45 (59%); T2, 21 (28%); T3, 5 (7%); and T4, 5 (7%). Five (7%) patients had neck dissections. Five (7%) patients received adjuvant radiotherapy. Mean follow-up was 42 months. Respective T1 and T2 5-year Kaplan-Meier estimates were: local control, 90% and 93%; loco-regional control, 90% and 93%; disease specific survival, 90% and 93%; and overall survival, 94% and 93%. The average hospital stay was 2 days. Two (3%) patients experienced major complications. The overall laryngeal preservation rate was 95% (72 of 76). Conclusions: TLM is a safe and effective treatment in select carcinoma of the glottic larynx. Low morbidity and mortality and short periods of hospitalization make TLM an attractive therapeutic option. Significance: TLM is an emerging strategy in the treatment of laryngeal cancer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)482-486
Number of pages5
JournalOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume137
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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