When Were Laryngectomy Invented?

The first total laryngectomy was performed in 1873 by Theodor Billroth. The patient was a 36 year old man with a subglottic squamous cell carcinoma. On November 27, 1873 Billroth performed a partial laryngectomy.

When was the first laryngectomy performed?

One of the other reasons why he is so highly esteemed even to this day is the laryngectomy he performed, which is considered as the first one. The surgery took place on the 31st of December 1873 on a 36-year-old religious tutor with a tumor below the true vocal cords.

Can you speak after a Cordectomy?

Following a total cordectomy, during which all of the vocal cords are removed, the patient will likely be unable to produce most vocal sounds. However, patients almost always can speak in whispers following these procedures.