Vocal cord polyps minimally invasive surgery, how long until discharge?

Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Vocal cord polyps are benign tumor-like lesions that occur on the vocal cords. Clinically, they are primarily treated through surgery, which involves the removal of the polyps. Currently, minimally invasive surgery for vocal cord polyps is mainly performed under a surgical microscope with the support of a laryngoscope. Typically, hospitalization for this surgery lasts about three to five days, although a stay of around three days may also be sufficient, and it is treated as an emergency procedure. There is a growing trend for treating vocal cord polyps as day surgery in outpatient clinics, with approximately one day of hospitalization. This means that the surgery can be performed and the patient can be discharged on the same day. Day surgery requires a certain level of medical expertise and is possible in some high-level hospitals that can support this type of outpatient procedure.

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How long should one rest their voice for vocal cord polyps?

Vocal cord polyps are a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology. The main symptoms of vocal cord polyps in patients are usually hoarseness and vocal fatigue. Diagnosis can be confirmed through examination methods such as electronic laryngoscopy or indirect laryngoscopy. The primary treatment for vocal cord polyps is surgical removal of the polyp tissue to restore normal vocal function. After the surgery for vocal cord polyps, it is generally recommended that patients refrain from speaking for three to four weeks to promote the repair of the vocal cord mucosa and avoid congestion and swelling of the local mucosa due to excessive voicing or overuse, which can affect the recovery time or degree of recovery and are likely to lead to recurrence in patients.

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Symptoms of recurrent vocal cord polyps

Vocal cord polyps are a common and frequently occurring illness, primarily characterized by symptoms such as hoarseness and throat discomfort. After surgical removal of vocal cord polyps through suspension laryngoscopy, the patient's voice may still be hoarse in the short term. This hoarseness is mainly due to postoperative mucosal edema, and the general recovery period requires three to four weeks. Patients need to rest their voice and reduce vocal usage. Dietary precautions include avoiding spicy and irritating foods and reducing the incidence of colds and coughs. If a patient experiences a recurrence of vocal cord polyps, the main symptom is hoarseness. This can be confirmed through an examination with an electronic laryngoscope to determine whether the vocal cord polyps have recurred. There is still a certain probability of recurrence, which mainly depends on how the patient protects their voice in daily life.

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How long after vocal cord polyp surgery can one eat normally?

Vocal cord polyps are mucous-like formations on the vocal cords. Clinically, vocal cord polyps are primarily removed through surgery. These polyps are benign lesions located in the vocal fold area, not in the digestive tract or the pharynx, therefore, they do not affect eating or swallowing. After surgery for vocal cord polyps, a patient can normally eat four to six hours after waking from general anesthesia. However, care must be taken not to cough violently while eating, and spicy or irritating foods should be consumed less or avoided altogether. This does not mean that one cannot eat normally after surgery for vocal cord polyps.

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Can small vocal cord polyps be managed without surgery?

Vocal cord polyps are a fairly common otolaryngological condition. In terms of treatment, if the absorption is minimal, conservative pharmacological treatment is generally considered first rather than surgical intervention. Common treatments include oral medications, often supplemented with nebulization. Typically, with standardized pharmacological treatment, symptoms of hoarseness can gradually improve within one to two weeks. However, regular laryngoscopy follow-ups are necessary to monitor changes in the condition. Additionally, voice training can be considered to improve everyday vocal techniques, which can also help alleviate symptoms of hoarseness. Overall, most patients with minor vocal cord polyps can be successfully treated conservatively. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How long does it take to wake up from general anesthesia for vocal cord polyps?

Vocal cord polyps are common and frequently occurring clinical benign tumors located on the vocal cords. Clinically, the main treatment is the removal of the vocal cord polyps under a microscope-assisted laryngoscope, performed under general anesthesia. Currently, our control technique for general anesthesia is very refined, and the surgery for vocal cord polyps generally takes about 15 minutes. After these 15 minutes, our patients gradually regain consciousness. Therefore, patients undergoing general anesthesia for vocal cord polyp surgery can progressively wake up after the surgery is complete. This is achievable due to our current precise control techniques in anesthesia and medication management, allowing patients to awaken promptly after the surgery.