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Consensus statement on management in the UK: Transoral laser assisted microsurgical resection of early glottic cancer

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Vinidh Paleri

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Abstract

Background: Transoral laser assisted microsurgical resection of early glottic laryngeal cancer is a relatively new treatment modality that is practised in many centres across the UK. In the absence of the results from randomised clinical trials, clinicians may be guided by an expert panel consensus statement on transoral laser assisted microsurgical resection of early squamous cell cancer of the larynx. Objective: To provide consensus recommendations on the various aspects of transoral laser assisted microsurgical resection for early glottic cancer. Evaluation method: Nine centres across the UK were invited to describe current practice and outcomes for transoral laser assisted microsurgical resection of early glottic cancer. Four working groups were created to draw consensus on standard of care, surgical procedures, outcomes measures and training/certification. The feedback from these groups was integrated into the consensus statement. Conclusions: The consensus meeting confirmed the stablished and widespread use of transoral laser assisted microsurgical resection for early glottic cancer throughout the UK. The common experience gained allowed a full discussion of all aspects of the management with consensus achieved in key areas of standards of care, surgery, histopathologic reporting, outcomes assessment and training. This consensus statement will result in closer auditing of management and dissemination of results. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.


Publication metadata

Author(s): Bradley P, MacKenzie K, Wight R, Pracy P, Paleri V

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Clinical Otolaryngology

Year: 2009

Volume: 34

Issue: 4

Pages: 367-373

ISSN (print): 1749-4478

ISSN (electronic): 1749-4486

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-4486.2009.01944.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2009.01944.x


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