My dad has just been told he needs a laryngectomy. How long will he be in hospital?
A laryngectomy is a major operation and your dad will need to be closely monitored after the surgery. He will probably spend one night in Intensive Care after the surgery and be in hospital for about two weeks but obviously this will vary from patient to patient. He will then be reviewed by the Consultant in clinic at regular intervals for the next five years. This will involve monthly checks for the first year.
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