Transoral Robotic Total Laryngectomy for Laryngeal Cancer and Other Diseases of the Larynx

Abstract

Total laryngectomy can be performed for the treatment of laryngeal diseases including laryngeal cancer, chronic aspiration, and bilateral vocal cord paralysis, glottic and subglottic stenosis. In case of chronic aspiration, glottic and subglottic stenosis total laryngectomy can be the last chance in extremely rare situations. Because of the high morbidity associated with this procedure, the development of a new treatment approach is paramount. Transoral robotic surgery is the newest treatment alternative. Here, we review published work on this approach.