Schuchardt Cut

A Schuchardt incision is a surgical procedure performed to treat cancer of the larynx and thyroid gland. The name of the operation comes from the name of the German surgeon Karl Schuchardt, who first performed it in the 19th century. This operation got its name due to the unique technique that Schuchardt used during the incision.

Schuchardt developed his own method of tissue dissection, which avoids damage to nearby vessels and nerves. While traditional cutting methods during such operations often damaged nerves, causing pain and speech impairment.

Today, the Shukhardtian incision is used in surgery of the larynx and neck to remove tumors. However, this operation cannot be used for all types of cancer. It may not be effective in cases of tumors that have strong adherence to surrounding tissue. If the tumor has sufficient distance from neighboring tissues, surgery can be performed.