Throat surgery includes several procedures designed to correct structural, infectious, or cancerous problems within the throat and surrounding regions. The type of surgery depends on the underlying condition, symptoms, and patient needs.
Common throat surgeries include:
- Tonsillectomy: Removal of infected or enlarged tonsils.
- Adenoidectomy: Removal of enlarged adenoids causing breathing or ear problems.
- Microlaryngeal Surgery: For removal of vocal cord nodules or polyps.
- Laryngectomy: Partial or complete removal of the larynx (mainly in cancer cases).
- Pharyngoplasty: Reconstruction for swallowing or speech problems.
Tracheostomy: Creation of an opening in the neck to aid breathing.
Throat surgery includes several procedures designed to correct structural, infectious, or cancerous problems within the throat and surrounding regions. The type of surgery depends on the underlying condition, symptoms, and patient needs.
Common throat surgeries include:
- Tonsillectomy: Removal of infected or enlarged tonsils.
- Adenoidectomy: Removal of enlarged adenoids causing breathing or ear problems.
- Microlaryngeal Surgery: For removal of vocal cord nodules or polyps.
- Laryngectomy: Partial or complete removal of the larynx (mainly in cancer cases).
- Pharyngoplasty: Reconstruction for swallowing or speech problems.
Tracheostomy: Creation of an opening in the neck to aid breathing.









