- The study evaluated the safety of diode laser surgery for treating early-stage glottic carcinoma, involving 45 patients with varying stages of Tis and T1 glottic squamous cell carcinomas.
- Results showed an 11.1% recurrence rate, with 40 patients remaining disease-free after an average follow-up of 36 months, indicating a high rate of success and preservation of the larynx.
- Diode laser microsurgery was found to be an effective and safe option, offering excellent local control and functionality for patients with Tis and T1 glottic cancers.