Abstract:ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of radical salvage surgery for advanced recurrent glottic cancer, and summarize the surgical methods and treatment experience in our institution.MethodsClinical data of 54 patients with advanced recurrent glottic cancer managed by radical salvage surgery at our institution between June 2008 and Dec. 2013 were analyzed retrospectively. Their longterm survival rate, rate of nasogastric tube removal, and presence of pharyngeal fistula were analyzed. Survival rates were calculated using the KaplanMeier method, and single factor analysis was performed using the logrank test.ResultsOf all the 54 patients, the 3year and 5year survival rates were 51.9% and 23.2% respectively. The rate of nasogastric tube removal within 6 months after treatment was 100%, and occurrence rate of pharyngeal fistula was 12.5%.ConclusionsSalvage surgical resection is the cornerstone treatment for advanced recurrent glottic cancer. Appropriate and extensive surgical resection as well as accurate repair of soft tissue defects were the keys to successful radical salvage surgery.