[16 years of experience in laryngeal microsurgery with use laser CO₂: cooperation between laryngologist and anesthesiologist - in material of ENT Department of Silesian Medical University].

Laryngeal microsurgery is currently the primary method of treatment of many diseases of the larynx. Breakthrough for the development of laryngeal microsurgery was the introduction of laser technology. The laryngeal microsurgery is used mainly laser CO₂. Endoscopic laryngeal microsurgery using the laser poses a unique challenge to the anesthesiologist, ensuring safe conditions of anesthesia, the patient and simultaneously appropriate operating conditions for the surgeon for precisely perform the procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between 1995 and 2010 carried out in the Department of Otolaryngology SUM 832 microsurgical operations of the larynx using a CO₂ laser. CONCLUSION:The perioperative management and close cooperation with the surgeon and anesthesiologist are essential for safe and efficient conduct of the operation the larynx using a microsurgical CO₂ laser.