early laryngeal carcinoma vocal cord tumor
Conditions
Interventions
Either laser surgery or radiotherapy according to the patient*s preference. For
treatment with laser surgery, the tumor is assessed by the ENT surgeon during
endoscopy. If the tumor meets the inclus
Sponsors
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: extended T1 and limited T2 glottic laryngeal carcinoma
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • sign of locoregional or distant metastasis • preexistent problems with voice or swallowing • previous radiation for head and neck tumor(s) • patients under 18 years of age • predictable short life expectancy • contra-indications for anesthesia • inadequate exposure of resection area • inability to speak or read the Dutch language • psychological, familial, sociological or geopgraphical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Voice Swallowing Quality of life | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Utilities | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed