Regional equity and declining laryngeal surgery in Japan: A nationwide claims-based analysis from 2014 to 2022
This nationwide analysis identified distinct demographic trends and modest regional disparities in otolaryngological surgical care in Japan. The consistent decline in laryngeal surgery across major demographic groups suggests a systemic shift in clinical practice, rather than an isolated reduction in disease incidence. These findings highlight the importance of continued support from academic societies and coordinated policy efforts to maintain equitable access to surgical care.
Authors
- Katsutoshi Shoda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1011-5579)
- Takahiro Tsujikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1647-342X)
- Shigeyuki Mukudai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0216-5768)
- Shigeru Hirano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1737-6613)
- Shinya Fuse
- Masamitsu Kido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6883-1228)
- Kengo Yoshii
Institutions
- Kyoto Prefectural University (JP)
- E Ink (South Korea) (KR)
- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (JP)
- University of Yamanashi Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Auris Nasus Larynx
- Published
- 2025-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anl.2025.12.005
- Primary Topic
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00