Oncological and functional outcomes following transoral laser microsurgery in patients with T2a vs T2b glottic squamous cell carcinoma.

David FornerMatthew H RigbyRobert D HartJonathan R TritesS Mark Taylor

Published in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2019)

This study highlights positive functional outcomes for T2a glottic SCC. Patients with T2b disease appear to have significantly worse oncological and functional outcomes, including worse voice quality following surgery and higher rates of salvage laryngectomy.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
rectal cancer
minimally invasive
radical prostatectomy
robot assisted
coronary artery bypass
prostate cancer
locally advanced
radiation therapy
coronary artery disease
high speed
percutaneous coronary intervention