Surgical and Functional Outcome After Endoscopic Resection Via Transthyrohyoid for Early Glottic Cancer

Transthyrohyoid access to the larynx for endoscopic resection (TTER) for early-stage glottic cancer in patients with difficult laryngeal exposure (DLE) has recently been developed. However, little is known about the postoperative conditions of patients. Twelve early-stage glottic cancer patients with DLE who received TTER were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical information was collected during the perioperative period. Functional outcome was evaluated using Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) and Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) preoperatively and 12 months after surgery. None of the patients experienced serious complications after TTER. The tracheotomy tube was removed in all patients. The 3-year local control rate was 91.6%. The VHI-10 score decreased from 18.92 to 11.75 (p < .001), and the EAT-10 scores of the 3 patients changed slightly. Thus, TTER may be a good option for early-stage glottic cancer patients with DLE.