Minimal invasive LASER-resection . radiotherapy as primary treatment of early glottic cancer. A population-based study with, up to 16 years follow up of survival, rate of laryngectomy and voice function.

Background: Early glottic cancer can be treated with laser resection or radiotherapy. In an earlier study, we found that voice function after laser resection was inferior to that after radiotherapy.

Objectives: This study was designed to determine if reduced margins at laser resection improved voice function without impairing oncologic results.