Vocal cord surgery

The vocal cords can develop benign lesions — nodules, polyps, cysts, oedema — often linked to vocal strain, reflux or smoking. These lesions present as a persistent hoarse, tired or muffled voice. Some lesions also require a sample to be taken for analysis. Vocal cord surgery is a microsurgery performed through the natural passages, with no incision: under general anaesthesia, a rigid endoscope (laryngoscope) exposes the vocal cords, and the surgeon operates under a microscope with extremely fine micro-instruments. The goal is to remove the lesion while scrupulously preserving the suppleness of the vocal cord, which guarantees voice quality. Vocal rest after the procedure and, often, speech therapy complete the surgical treatment for an optimal and lasting result. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, this microsurgery benefits from an operating microscope and dedicated microsurgical instruments, with ENT surgeons attentive to restoring a natural voice.