With advanced head and neck surgical infrastructure, University Hospital offers Laryngectomy for patients requiring surgical treatment of selected laryngeal conditions. Established in 1842, the SAC accredited hospital is located in Basel, Switzerland, and has 773 beds.

Depending on the disease, surgery may involve removal of part or all of the voice box. The surgical team aims to remove the affected tissue while preserving swallowing and voice function whenever clinically possible. For total laryngectomy, patients require a permanent tracheostoma. Pre-operative assessment also includes planning for speech rehabilitation and post-operative recovery.