Prognostic factors after transoral resection of early hypopharyngeal cancer.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate risk factors predictive of local recurrence and/or lymph node metastasis after transoral resection of early hypopharyngeal cancer.

Methods: Forty-nine consecutive patients who underwent transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery (TOVS) as an initial treatment for hypopharyngeal cancer were evaluated. On univariate and multivariate analysis, local recurrence rates were assessed respectively using log-rank test and cox regression analysis according to the following parameters: subsite, pT, mucosal margin, lymphatic invasion, vessel invasion, tumor thickness (> 4 mm vs ≤4 mm), history of esophageal cancer, and multiple Lugol-voiding lesions (LVLs) in the esophagus.

Oncologic and functional outcomes of transoral CO2 laser cordectomy for early glottic cancer.

Objective: To investigate the oncological and functional outcomes of the patients treated with transoral CO2 laser cordectomy for early glottic cancer.

Patients And Methods: Fifty-five consecutive patients who underwent CO2 laser cordectomy for early glottic cancer were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: Overall survival, larynx preservation, and relapse free local control rates were 96%, 100%, and 91%, respectively.