“…The success of the treatment of early glottic carcinoma is determined not only by oncologic tumour control but also by functional results such as voice quality, swallowing function and the management of aspiration as well as post-treatment quality of life [ 16 ], [ 17 ], [ 18 ], [ 19 ], [ 20 ], [ 21 ]. During larynx-preserving surgery, a particular focus must therefore be placed on the preservation of function or functional reconstruction.…”