Alain Sabri & Kerry D. Oslen
Cleveland Clinic, UAE
Mayo Clinic, USA
Title: Mordern Laryngeal Cancer Management: A Critical Look
Biography
Biography: Alain Sabri & Kerry D. Oslen
Abstract
This course will present the audience with a unique and critical examination of modern management of laryngeal cancer withrna historical perspective, thorough review of the literature, the pitfalls and authors’ experience of treating this disease over 30rnyears at major institutions. Laryngeal cancer is the only head and neck cancer that has a decrease in survival. In addition, surgicalrntechniques both modern and traditional will be described including partial laryngectomies which should have a role today forrnradiation failures mainly, and robotic as well as endoscopic laser partial laryngectomies and their impact on voice and swallowing.rnLearning objectives of the study are to recognize the various treatment options for laryngeal cancer through multi-disciplinary care:rnRadiation, Chemotherapy and surgery (total and partial laryngectomies) including newer endoscopic techniques. Analyze criticallyrnthe literature, become familiar with key studies and how laryngeal cancer philosophy evolved over the past two decades and applyrnthat knowledge to make decisions regarding treatment options. Set a treatment strategy for patients, challenge some of the reigningrnphilosophies in treating advanced laryngeal cancers think critically with implications not only for survival but also quality of life.
