Abstract
Laryngeal surgery is reemerging as a key surgical subspecialty similar to its stature in the 1800s because of the increasing importance of the human voice in communication-based societies. Laryngeal and voice problems are universal throughout the world irrespective of age, gender or social stratification and benign vocal edge lesions are the most common problem.In turn, phonomicrosurgery is enjoying tremendous growth and development due to unique collaborations between surgeons, scientists and engineers along with patient expectations. These successes have led to enthusiasm for future developments similar to the nascent era of Laryngology in the 19th century.Outstanding advancements have been achieved during the last 10 years and this progress should expand dramatically as biomaterials to replace the superficial lamina propria are developed.
Acknowledgement : The author has a financial interest with Endocraft, LLC.
