Voice outcome after carbon dioxide transoral laser microsurgery for glottic cancer according to the european laryngological society classification of cordectomy types – A systematic review Review


Authors: Sjogren, E.; Hendriksma, M.; Piazza, C.; Hartl, D. M.; Suarez, C.; Cohen, O.; de Bree, R.; Quer, M.; Poorten, V. V.; Rodrigo, J. P.; Civantos, F.; Genden, E.; Kowalski, L. P.; Makitie, A.; Shaha, A.; Takes, R. P.; Sanabria, A.; Guntinas-Lichius, O.; Rinaldo, A.; Ferlito, A.
Review Title: Voice outcome after carbon dioxide transoral laser microsurgery for glottic cancer according to the european laryngological society classification of cordectomy types – A systematic review
Abstract: Background: Voice outcome after carbon dioxide transoral laser microsurgery (CO2TOLMS) for glottic cancer is of prime importance. However, a comprehensive overview according to the European Laryngological Society (ELS) classification of cordectomies is still lacking. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize data on voice outcome associated with individual types of ELS glottic cordectomy after CO2TOLMS. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement. The initial search identified 936 records of which 25 publications were then included. Voice outcome data (Voice Handicap Index [VHI] version 30, grade of dysphonia [G] and maximum phonation time [MPT]) were extracted per resection type. Weighted averages were calculated. Results: Data show a gradual increase in the VHI scores although they were still similar for all cordectomy types (range 14.2 to 21.5). The grade of dysphonia showed a gradual increase with increasing resection depth (range 1.0 to 1.9). There was a gradual decrease in the MPT (range 15.2 to 7.2). Conclusion: Voice outcome is related to cordectomy type with mild dysphonia characterizing ELS type I, II and III cordectomies, while more extended cordectomies (ELS type IV, V and VI) result in moderate dysphonia and shortness of breath during phonation. The voice handicap experienced by patients is limited even in the more extended cordectomies © 2022
Keywords: treatment outcome; recovery of function; review; larynx carcinoma; vocal cord; laryngeal neoplasms; pathophysiology; outcome assessment; microsurgery; dyspnea; disease severity; systematic review; diagnosis; medical society; voice; vocal cords; surgery; drug therapy; convalescence; partial laryngectomy; glottis; patient counseling; phonation; carbon dioxide; laser therapy; voice quality; etiology; adverse event; dysphonia; larynx tumor; transoral laser microsurgery; disability evaluation; open surgery; humans; human; cordectomy; preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses; gas laser; lasers, gas; tolms—larynx—cancer—voice outcome—cordectomy; voice handicap index-30; disability assessment
Journal Title: Journal of Voice
Volume: 38
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0892-1997
Publisher: Mosby Elsevier  
Date Published: 2024-08-31
Start Page: 1227
End Page: 1236
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.03.003
PUBMED: 35422356
PROVIDER: scopus
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