Laryngectomy (laryngectomy) is a surgical therapeutic procedure in otolaryngology in which the human larynx (larynx; ancient Greek λάρυγξ lárynx “throat”) is removed. The reason for laryngectomy in most cases is advanced laryngeal carcinoma (cancer of the larynx) or hypopharyngeal carcinoma (cancer of the pharynx). A laryngectomy is performed when the tumor is already too large … Laryngectomy
Laser conchotomy (synonyms: laser turbinate reduction, laser turbinate reduction, laser turbinate reduction) is a surgical procedure to reduce an enlarged turbinate using a special laser. A turbinate reduction (reduction of the size of the turbinate) is usually necessary when hyperplasia (proliferation of cells) leads to a reduction in the circumference of the airways in the … Laser Turbinate Reduction (Laser Conchotomy)
Tonsillotomy is a surgical therapeutic procedure in otolaryngology to reduce the size of the palatine tonsils (partial removal of the palatine tonsils). This is used primarily in children, for example, to alleviate or eliminate the symptoms present in childhood sleep apnea (nocturnal breathing problems that can lead to various symptoms such as daytime sleepiness or … Tonsillectomy (Tonsillotomy)
Tympanoplasty is the name given to a reconstructive surgical procedure performed on the sound-conducting apparatus, more specifically on the eardrum and ossicular chain. The operation from the field of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine) serves to improve hearing performance and is usually based on the repair of a tympanic membrane perforation (perforation of the … Middle Ear Surgery (Tympanoplasty)
Uvulovelopharyngoplasty (UVPP/UPPP) is an ear, nose, and throat surgical therapeutic procedure used to treat a primary nocturnal breathing disorder (sleep apnea syndrome; SAS), which is primarily identifiable by snoring (rhonchopathy). To achieve the treatment goal and thus relieve the patient from snoring, tightening of the uvula (uvula), pharynx (pharynx) and velum (soft palate) is performed. … Uvulovelopharyngoplasty
Conchotomy (synonyms: conchal reduction, turbinectomy) is a surgical procedure to (surgically) reduce the size of enlarged turbinates (conchae nasales). It is used as a therapeutic measure in the treatment of altered turbinates that interfere with breathing. However, conchotomy is not just a single procedure, but is a generic term for various surgical procedures that serve … Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Conchotomy)
Septoplasty (nasal septoplasty) is a surgical therapeutic procedure in otolaryngology that can be used to treat chronic nasal airway obstruction (NAB). Septoplasty represents one of the most common surgical interventions in otolaryngology. Despite this frequent performance of septoplasty, the procedure should not be considered a standard operation because it presents a complex challenge for the … Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Surgical removal of the submandibular gland, known as submandibulectomy, is a surgical therapeutic procedure used mainly as a treatment measure for recurrent inflammatory processes in the presence of calculus disease. This salivary stone disease, that is also called sialolithiasis, represents an obstruction of salivary outflow, so that sialadenitis (salivary gland inflammation) is favored. Indications (areas … Surgical Removal of the Submandibular Salivary Gland (Submandibulectomy)
Pansinus surgery is a surgical therapeutic procedure in otolaryngology that can be used to treat simultaneous inflammation of all sinuses. The pansinus operation represents a minimally invasive surgical procedure, so that there is relatively little stress for the patient peri- and postoperatively (during and after the operation). Because of this, the recovery period after surgery … Pansinus Operation
Adenotomy (synonyms: pharyngeal tonsillectomy, removal of adenoids) is a surgical procedure from the field of otolaryngology and is used to remove so-called adenoid growths (adenoid hyperplasia; hyperplasia of the tonsilla pharyngea; synonyms: tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla pharyngica, adenoid vegetations or – in common parlance – polyps). These are hyperplastic (greatly enlarged) pharyngeal tonsils (tonsilla pharyngea). Adenoids … Pharyngeal Tonsillectomy (Adenotomy)
Paracentesis (eardrum incision) is one of the most common surgeries in otolaryngology. It is a surgical procedure that involves an incision of the eardrum (the eardrum is a vibrating membrane that captures and transmits sound vibrations in the ear) to relieve pressure and effusion, which is used to restore middle ear ventilation usually in cases … Tympanic Membrane Incision (Paracentesis)
