Introduction The decision between partial laryngectomy (pLE) and total laryngectomy (tLE) in locally advanced laryngeal carcinomas (LA-LC) depends on various factors, including the extent of the tumor. The advantage of pLE is postulated to be better speech capability compared to complete laryngectomy. However, there is a potential risk of aspiration. Over the past ten years, there has been a reevaluation of the resection of LA-LC, shifting from pLE to tLE. The aim is to compare functionality between the two methods in two groups with comparable tumor extents.
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