Impact of Rigid Endoscopy on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vocal Fold Leukoplakia
by Antonio Roberto Ferreira Setton, Carlos Rodolfo Tavares de Gois, Daniel Vasconcelos D’Avila, Davi Vasconcelos D’Avila, Ac, Jeferson Sampaio D’Avila, Lauro Roberto de Azevedo Setton, Paulo Sérgio Lins Perazzo
Published: April 7, 2026 • DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1315PH00051
Abstract
Background: Vocal fold leukoplakia is the most prevalent premalignant lesion of the larynx and presents heterogeneous biological behavior. Objective: To clinically present surgically treated vocal fold leukoplakia and evaluate the impact of transoperative rigid endoscopy on diagnosis and treatment. Methods: A transversal 30-year comparative study with and without rigid endoscopy was conducted. Results: Rigid endoscopy significantly improved intraoperative diagnostic accuracy and lesion detection. Conclusion: Rigid endoscopy is an indispensable tool for microsurgical treatment of vocal fold leukoplakia.