AN IMPROVED PLATFORM FOR LARYNGEAL MICROSURGERY

摘要

A flexible laryngoscope (10) is disclosed, comprising a flexible body with a plurality of longitudinal channels (150) therethrough, an external groove (110) for an intubation tube, and two inflatable zones (120,130). The laryngoscope is adapted to be inserted intra-orally and to sit in place in the upper hypopharynx and oral cavity in a bent fashion. The laryngoscope is used as a platform for microsurgery by passing flexible microsurgery tools through the channels. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the laryngoscope body comprises a flexible corrugated intermediate portion (102) that allows the body to be bent to fit within the patient's hypopharynx and oral cavity. The inflatable zones are adapted to allow the laryngoscope to be fixed in place when they are inflated.