Comparative analysis of tissue damage and inflammatory response for transoral laser microsurgery versus open surgery in the management of early-stage laryngeal cancer

This study demonstrated that in early-stage laryngeal cancer, TLM treatment results in a reduced inflammatory response, less tissue damage, and lower stress levels, as indicated by decreased levels of hs-CRP, IL-6, and cortisol, compared to OS treatment. These findings suggest that TLM has the potential to facilitate a quicker recovery and improve patient-reported outcomes compared to OS.