Meeting abstract
Vocal outcomes after treatment of benign laryngeal lesions with blue laser: initial experience of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Split University Hospital
Irena Bilić
orcid.org/0009-0002-7681-0934
; KBC Split, Spinčićeva 1, 21000 Split, Hrvatska
Braco Bošković
; KBC Split, Spinčićeva 1, 21000 Split, Hrvatska
Frane Vrdoljak
; KBC Split, Spinčićeva 1, 21000 Split, Hrvatska
Abstract
The application of blue laser in laryngeal surgery represents a modern therapeutic modality particularly
suitable for the treatment of benign vocal fold lesions, such as polyps, nodules, cysts, Reinke’s edema and
papillomatosis. The technological properties of the blue laser allow for high resection precision with minimal
thermal trauma to the surrounding tissue, ultimately resulting in more favorable functional outcomes compared
to conventional methods. The assessment of treatment effects cannot be limited solely to intraoperative success
but requires systematic monitoring of the vocal function. Objective and subjective measures are both employed
for this purpose, including acoustic parameters, aerodynamic indicators, and standardized self-assessment
questionnaires. Evaluation in the preoperative and postoperative periods enables precise monitoring of
recovery and the need for rehabilitation. Preliminary observations indicate a reduction in perturbation
parameters, prolongation of maximum phonation time, and a significant improvement in the results of
subjective questionnaires already within the first postoperative month. In conclusion, blue laser demonstrates
a high efficacy and safety in the treatment of benign vocal fold lesions, with vocal function preservation and
improvement. Systematic and standardized voice evaluation is necessary for an objective monitoring of
therapeutic outcomes, while speech-language pathology assessment and rehabilitation may further contribute
to a long-term stability and quality of the vocal function.
Keywords
blue laser; benign laryngeal lesions; vocal outcomes
Hrčak ID:
336279
URI
Publication date:
10.11.2025.
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