Laryngeal Microsurgery Using Rigid Endoscopes with Powered ENT instruments or Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments

Abstract

We performed endoscopic laryngeal microsurgery with powered ENT instruments or laparoscopic surgical instruments on 23 cases that went under general anesthesia. In all cases, endoscopic laryngeal microsurgery was performed successfully with these instruments. Resection of tumors and granulomata was easily and safely achieved with powered ENT instruments and instruments properly designed for endolaryngeal surgery like the hand-piece type CO₂ laser. Laparoscopic surgical instruments were also useful to remove supraglottic cysts or tumors, but slightly difficult to use for glottic lesions.