Micro-Laryngeal Surgery is a Minimally Invasive Technique that helps in the correction of the voice disorder or problem in the larynx. It involves the removal of the unwanted and unnatural growth in the larynx such as cysts or polyps that may not respond to more conservative treatment and needs surgery. Almost all microlaryngeal surgery is done under general anesthesia. The patient must be anaesthetized strongly enough so that he does not gag with the laryngoscope in place.
Microlaryngeal Surgery is extremely safe. Like any surgery, there are some risks. There are slight risks of general anaesthesia, especially in individuals with severe heart or lung problems. Specific risks from the laryngoscope include pain and numbness to the tongue due to pressure (fairly common), some bruising to the lips (also relatively common), and in a worst-case scenario, a chipped tooth (quite rare, but still possible if it is hard to see the vocal folds).