Our vocal cords are small structures the size of a finger knuckle located in the Adam’s apple bone. Microscopic vocal cord surgeries are used to reach these structures and perform delicate operations. The most important reason why it is called microscopic is that these surgeries, which require great precision and care, are performed using microscopes under high magnification.

Who Can Undergo Microscopic Vocal Cord Surgery?

Microscopic vocal cord surgery can be performed for many vocal cord diseases, particularly for structural disorders of the vocal cords.

The following conditions can be treated with microscopic vocal cord surgery:

  • Vocal cord polyp

  • Vocal cord cyst

  • Vocal cord nodule

  • Smoker’s edema (Reinke’s Edema) (Smoker’s polyp)

  • Sulcus Vocalis (Vocal cord furrow)

  • Vocal cord adhesion (Glottic Web)

  • Vocal cord granuloma

How Is Microscopic Vocal Cord Surgery Performed?

Microscopic vocal cord surgery is always conducted in an operating room under general anesthesia. Access to the vocal cords is gained through the mouth, and they are visualized with the help of a microscope. The surgery involves delicate and precise instruments and usually lasts about 1-2 hours.

 

What Is the Recovery Like After Microscopic Vocal Cord Surgery?

Although microscopic vocal cord surgery requires fine motor skills and meticulous, patient work, it is generally a comfortable procedure for patients. Patients can usually be discharged a few hours after the surgery. Since the procedure involves working through the mouth, mild throat pain may be experienced postoperatively, but many patients do not even need to take painkillers.

It is crucial for patients to rest their voices for a few days post-treatment for optimal recovery. Gradually, they are advised to start using their voices again. With the support of voice therapy, patients can usually regain full use of their voices within a few weeks.

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  • Duration of surgery 1-2 hours
  • Type of surgery Endoscopic
  • Anesthesia General Anesthesia
  • Hospitalization Same day discharge (after 4 hours)
  • When to return to work: Day 7
  • Full recovery time: 1 month
  • Duration of persistence Lifetime
  • İşe ne zaman dönülür: Aynı gün
  • Tam iyileşme süresi: 7 gün
  • Kalıcılık süresi: 3-6 ay
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