Review of Partial Laryngectomy Techniques and Demonstration of the Supracricoid Laryngectomy with Cricohyodoepiglottopexy (Cadaver)
C. Scott Brown, MD; Ramon M. Esclamado, MD, MS
Duke University Medical Center

Partial laryngectomy, with its roots tracing back to the early 19th century, has evolved over time as an alternative operative approach for a select group of patients with glottic and supraglottic malignancies. The goal was to preserve speech and swallowing without committing to a permanent tracheostomy. In this video, in the context of a cadaver dissection course held at Duke University, the techniques for partial laryngectomy are demonstrated. The initial segment of this video focuses on explaining the two types of laryngeal surgeries: supraglottic laryngectomy and supracricoid laryngectomy with cricohyodopexy, or cricohyodoepiglottopexy (CHEP). Although these surgeries aim to preserve the functionality of the larynx, performing them may impact voice, swallowing, and airway protection.