Laryngology
Laryngology as a speciality under ENT deals with illnesses and disorders associated with the voice box or larynx. The larynx is responsible for producing sound and swallowing.
Most disorders of the larynx can be caused by strain to the vocal cords through misuse of voice. Since the treatment of the larynx is highly tailor made depending on age, occupation and seriousness, we at Dr Rao’s ENT provide personalized treatment depending on your condition.
Surgeries Performed
- Microlaryngeal surgery (MLS)
- Microlaryngeal laser surgery
- Vocal cord medialisation procedures
- Cordectomy & laryngectomy
- Dilation (Balloon) &reconstruction of sub glottis & trachea
- Video laryngoscopy & Direct laryngoscopy
Facilities Available
- Medical and surgical treatments of larynx- realted disorders
- Advanced examination of larynx through hi-tech HD angled endoscopes, flexible scopes and HD camera systems, such as the pulsar II Stroboscope that can identify the minutest functional problems in the larynx
- Precision surgery of vocal cords (a region very prone to surgical trauma and very critical for patient’s quality of life) using best-in-class Zeiss Vario microscope and Lumenis Acupulse duo laser for the best possible results, all surgeries conducted in state of the art, laminar flow operation theatres
- Voice preservation and rehabilitation after microlaryngoscopy and larynx cancer surgeries
Conditions Treated
- Hoarseness of voice
- Foreign bodies in the upper airway
- Difficulty in breathing
- Tumours and cancers affecting the larynx
- Oesophageal reflux
- Aspiration problems
Our Laryngology Experts
Dr. Shree Cuddapah Rao
Dr. G V S Rao
Dr. G V K Chaitanya Rao
Dr. Laxminath G
Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda
