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Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology

Transoral Cordectomies According to the ELS Classification: Extended Experience

Sunday, October 1, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: 106BC
Disclosure(s):
Marc J. Remacle, MD, PhD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Mark S. Courey, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The ELS classification for transoral cordectomies will be presented. The importance of the landmarks for safe resections of early laryngeal cancers will be emphasized (petiole of epiglottis, cricothyroid ligament, paraglottic space, and superior laryngeal artery.) New instrumentations like NBI, CO2 Laser fibres will be presented. Criteria for selected cases of extended cancers will be discussed. Discussion of the CO2 straight beam vs robotic surgery will be presented. Transoral surgery will be compared to other treatment options like radiotherapy or open partial laryngectomy

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Select properly the indications for transoral laser microsurgery (TOLMS)

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Know the technical aspects (instrumentation setting)

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Understand the advantages of TOLMS vs other treatment options - mainly radiotherapy)

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Presentation of the present European advancements for treatment of laryngeal glottic cancers
Comparison with an experienced American colleague