Vocal Cord Surgery Regain Your Voice!

Vocal Cord Surgery: Restoring Your Voice with Precision and Care
By Dr. Prof. Vishal Pathania – Senior ENT Specialist in Gurgaon

Your voice is your identity. It conveys emotion, personality, and presence. When vocal cord disorders strike—whether due to injury, overuse, or growths like nodules or polyps—they can deeply affect your ability to speak and even your confidence. Thankfully, with advances in modern ENT care, vocal cord surgery offers effective solutions to restore voice quality and vocal strength.

What is Vocal Cord Surgery?
Vocal cord surgery is a precise, minimally invasive procedure performed to treat various conditions affecting the vocal folds (cords), including:

Vocal cord nodules or polyps

Cysts

Hemorrhages

Scarring or paralysis

Reinke’s edema

Leukoplakia or suspicious lesions

This surgery is typically done using microlaryngoscopy, where a microscope and specialized micro-instruments (or laser) are used through the mouth—meaning no external cuts or scars.

Signs You Might Need Vocal Cord Surgery
As an ENT specialist, I often evaluate patients with:

Persistent hoarseness (lasting more than 2-3 weeks)

Voice fatigue or cracking

A breathy, weak voice

Difficulty speaking for long periods

Throat pain or discomfort while talking

If medical treatment and voice therapy don’t help, surgery may be considered to physically remove or correct the vocal cord lesion.

The Surgical Process at Pathania ENT Clinic
At Pathania ENT Clinic in Gurgaon, we follow a patient-centric and evidence-based approach:

Detailed Voice Analysis – Including laryngoscopy and stroboscopy to evaluate cord movement and lesion characteristics.

Microlaryngeal Surgery (MLS) – A safe, day-care procedure done under general anesthesia. Using a laryngoscope and high-resolution microscope, we delicately remove growths or correct abnormalities without harming healthy tissue.

Laser-Assisted Surgery – In selected cases, laser energy offers superior precision and faster healing.

Recovery and Post-Operative Care
Post-surgery, patients are advised:

Voice rest for a few days to allow healing.

Hydration and steam inhalation.

Voice therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist to retrain vocal habits.

Avoid whispering, smoking, or throat clearing.

Most patients can resume speaking within a week and experience noticeable improvement in voice clarity and quality over the following weeks.

Why Choose Dr. Prof. Vishal Pathania?
With years of experience in microlaryngeal and voice surgeries, I’ve had the privilege of treating professional voice users, teachers, speakers, and singers. At my clinic, you receive:

Accurate diagnosis

Advanced surgical care

Compassionate follow-up support

Multidisciplinary coordination with voice therapists

Your voice matters. If you're struggling with vocal issues, don’t wait for it to get worse. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage and get you back to speaking—and singing—with confidence.