A Novel Technique: Stapler-Assisted Total Laryngectomy with Concurrent Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Insertion.

INTRODUCTION

Stapling-assisted closure of pharyngeal mucosa during total laryngectomy was described in 1973.Few authors have demonstrated that this technique provides a faster and more reliable pharyngeal closure with ashorter operative period. However, the simultaneous placement of tracheoesophageal prostheses is quitechallenging and affects the patient's speech rehabilitation.

AIM

We are reporting our novel concurrent tracheoesophageal prosthesis insertion technique in stapler-assistedtotal laryngectomy.

METHODS

A patient with locally advanced laryngeal cancer underwent total laryngectomy with stapler-assistedcloser and concurrent primary tracheoesophageal prosthesis. In a closed stapler-assisted reconstruction of theneopharynx, an inflate folye ballon was utilised to identify the ideal TEP puncture site.

RESULTS

The immediate postop course was uneventful, and the patient acquired fluent alaryngeal speech after thespeech rehabilitation.

CONCLUSION

Our novel technique of concurrent tracheoesophageal prosthesis insertion in stapler-assisted totallaryngectomy is practically simple and shortens the operative time.