All information should be obtained from the surgeon before the procedure. Any type of surgery can increase the risks of certain health complications, including:

Blood clots
Infections
Anesthesia complications
Pneumonia

Generally, laryngeal cancer surgeries may have the following potential risks:

However, surgery performed by experienced specialists in fully equipped hospitals minimizes these risks.

Neck deformity
Impaired movement in the shoulder and neck, and in jaw movement
Speech impairment or inability to speak
Numbness in the throat and neck
Difficulty swallowing or speaking
Excessive mucus or saliva production
Swelling in the mouth and throat may occur.
Voice hoarseness is certain for approximately one year after cordectomy. However, depending on the amount of tissue removed and the extent of the surgery, this may be less pronounced or compensated for.