Laryngectomy is a surgical process which is used to eliminate the larynx either entirely or a portion of it. The surgery is conducted to help the patient get rid of cancer but it can result in the loss of voice and change in the breathing pattern. While the procedure is conducted either entire or a part of the larynx is removed which also involves the removal of the thyroid gland, some lymph nodes and other glands. The elimination of the other organs is done depending on the medical history of the patient. When the larynx is eliminated entirely then a patient has to breathe using his stoma. Previously the patient breathed through the nose and the mouth but after the surgery, the nose loses the sensation of smelling and also loses his ability to converse like before. Voice restoration surgery can also be performed after the removal of the larynx. The surgery is meant for people who are suffering from laryngeal cancer and throat cancer. General anaesthesia is used during the surgical procedure. The surgical procedure takes up to 5 to 12 hours.
Laryngectomy in the United Arab Emirates is conducted in specialized hospitals and the medical professionals are extensively trained before they are allowed to proceed with the surgery. UAE is becoming one of the leading medical tourism destinations as people from all across the globe prefer this destination far more than the European nations. This is because the European nations charge their patients a hefty amount for treatment.
Laryngectomy cost in Dubai starts from USD 15600. The cost of the surgery in UAE depends on a number of factors like medical history, qualifications of the doctor, kind of hospital opted for, and much more.
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Laryngectomy refers to the surgical procedure by which the larynx, commonly called
Laryngectomy is a serious, complex, and major surgery that requires careful monitoring and must be performed under the guidance of an experienced surgeon. This radical procedure is warranted in cases of patients suffering from:
During the laryngectomy procedure, the doctor may decide to remove entire larynx or just a part of it, depending on the extent of damage and the condition of the patient. The doctor may even decide to remove a part of the pharynx during the same procedure. A pharynx is a passage between the oesophagus and nasal cavity. The surgeon first makes a slit in the throat of the patient to expose the larynx and the surrounding tissues, which are then removed along with it. In some cancer cases, the surrounding lymph nodes are also removed.
This step is followed up with
Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP)
Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) is a special procedure, typically conducted along with laryngectomy. During this procedure, a hole is created in the oesophagus and the trachea. After the hole has healed, a prosthetic voice box is attached there so that the patient is able to speak again.
Laryngectomy is a radical procedure and it requires the patient to stay in the hospital at least for a few days after the procedure. The patient spends the initial two days after the surgery in an ICU, wherein all the vital parameters such as heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure are carefully monitored. The patient is unable to eat anything until the wound in the throat completely heals. The patient gets all the nutrition through a feeding tube. The neck may remain painful for many days and medications are given to manage pain and swelling.
The patients are advised to move around a bit to prevent blood clots from building up. In addition, special care is needed to prevent stoma from infection as potentially harmful viruses and bacteria can enter the body through this newly created opening in the throat. It takes a long time for the patient to adjust to the changes in their throat and neck after the removal of their voice box. In the absence of a TEP, the patients are advised to consult a counsellor who can help with non-verbal communication and oesophagal speech.
Just like any other surgery, a patient who undergoes laryngectomy is at an increased risk of suffering from
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