Vocal nodule excision is surgery to remove benign growths (nodules) on the vocal cords that cause hoarseness or voice problems.
 

The procedure:

• Usually done under general anaesthetic

• A special microscope and laryngoscope are used to view the vocal cords through the mouth

• The surgeon carefully removes the nodules with fine instruments, preserving healthy vocal cord tissue

• The procedure is typically short, often less than an hour

• After surgery, voice rest and speech therapy are usually recommended
   

This surgery helps restore clear voice quality when nodules don’t improve with voice therapy alone.