Vocal Cord Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Vocal Cord Surgery
Key Highlights
-
Precise treatment for voice, breathing, and swallowing disorders.Utilizes advanced techniques like microsurgery and lasers for minimal tissue disruption.Aims to restore natural voice quality and vocal cord function.Can be performed minimally invasively, often without external incisions.Addresses a wide range of conditions from benign lesions to vocal cord paralysis.
Who is this surgery for?
- Vocal cord nodules, polyps, or cysts causing hoarseness.
- Vocal cord paralysis or paresis affecting voice or airway.
- Laryngeal papillomatosis (recurrent respiratory papillomatosis).
- Vocal cord cancer or severe dysplasia (pre-cancer).
- Contact granulomas or ulcers that do not heal with conservative therapy.
- Laryngeal stenosis (narrowing) causing breathing difficulty.
- Vocal cord scarring or sulcus vocalis.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough ENT evaluation, including laryngoscopy (scope exam) and voice assessment.
- Discuss all medications (especially blood thinners) with your surgeon; some may need to be paused.
- Undergo any pre-operative tests as advised, such as blood work or imaging.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink for 6-8 hours before surgery).
- Arrange for transportation and post-operative support, as voice rest will be required.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or reaction to anesthesia.
- Temporary or permanent changes in voice quality (hoarseness, weakness).
- Scarring of the vocal cords, which can affect vibration.
- Altered taste or numbness of the tongue (usually temporary).
- Tooth or gum injury from instrumentation.
- Breathing difficulties or need for a temporary tracheostomy (rare, in complex cases).
- Incomplete resolution of the original condition or recurrence.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Strict voice rest (complete silence) is typically required for 3-7 days post-surgery.
- Avoid coughing, throat clearing, and whispering, which strain the vocal cords.
- Follow a soft, cool diet initially; avoid spicy, acidic, or hot foods and beverages.
- Use prescribed medications, such as antibiotics or anti-reflux drugs, as directed.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for laryngoscopy to monitor healing.
- Gradually resume normal speech with guidance, often involving voice therapy with a speech-language pathologist.
- Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 1-2 weeks.
-
Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (often outpatient)
-
Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks for full vocal recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vocal cord surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform vocal cord surgery. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for vocal cord surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Karan Williams, a 58-year-old high school...
Karan Williams, a 58-year-old high school music teacher and choir director, had dedicated his life to sharing his love of music. Over the past two years, his once-rich baritone had become increasingly hoarse and strained. Singing with his students became physically painful, and even speaking for a full class period left him exhausted. An ENT specialist diagnosed a large, benign vocal cord polyp, likely from decades of vocal use. The doctor recommended micro-laryngeal surgery to remove the polyp, explaining it was the only way to restore his voice. Karan was terrified; his voice was his identity and livelihood. The surgery itself was quick and under general anesthesia. The recovery required absolute vocal rest for a week, which he found profoundly isolating. Gradually, with voice therapy, his voice returned, first clearer, then stronger. Six months later, conducting the spring concert, he felt a wave of emotion. The surgery had given him back not just his voice, but his connection to his students and his passion.
ENT Specialists for Vocal Cord Surgery
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform vocal cord surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 37 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 35 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 35 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 35 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 35 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist