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1885: First total laryngectomy and artificial larynx in France
O Laccourreye1, D Garcia2, S Guiquerro3
1Université Paris Cité, service d'otorhinolaryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale HEGP, AP-HP, 20-40, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
Summary
This 2023 review marks the 150th anniversary of the first total laryngectomy for cancer. It details the first French total laryngectomy in 1885 and the pioneering artificial larynx developed for it.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- The year 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the first total laryngectomy for cancer, performed by Theodor Billroth.
- This historical milestone highlights significant advancements in surgical oncology and patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reconstruct the historical context of the first total laryngectomy performed in France.
- To honor the contributions of Leon Labbé and M. Cadier in pioneering this procedure and related technology.
Main Methods:
- Historical research and archival review.
- Reconstruction of the surgical conditions and patient case from 1885.
- Biographical research on key figures: Leon Labbé and M. Cadier.
Main Results:
- Detailed account of the first total laryngectomy in France on March 12, 1885, by Leon Labbé.
- Identification and presentation of M. Cadier as the designer of the first artificial larynx used in France.
- Contextualization of these events within the 150th anniversary of the initial procedure by Billroth.
Conclusions:
- The first French total laryngectomy represented a significant step in oncological surgery.
- The development of the artificial larynx by M. Cadier was crucial for post-operative patient rehabilitation.
- Commemorating these historical events underscores the evolution of laryngectomy and voice restoration techniques.
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