Abstract
Objectives: The treatment of the laryngeal cancer aims to control the disease and preserve both the laryngeal structure and functions whenever possible. The purpose of our study was to determine whether external partial laryngectomy keeps its place in the panorama of the current oncologic therapeutic options. Study design: Patients who underwent open partial laryngeal surgery in Oporto Oncologic Institute were studied from 1st January 1998 to 31st December 2010. Methods: The medical records were reviewed, looking for oncologic and functional aspects. Survival rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results: Oncologic and functional outcomes of our patients are consistent with the favorable results reported across the world. Conclusions: The treatment of laryngeal cancer should be individualized according to factors related to the tumor, the patient and surgeon. External partial laryngectomy in selected cases allows good functional and oncologic results in patients with laryngeal tumors.
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