Tag: Speech rehabilitation

While historical data suggested a longer lifespan, modern studies indicate that many voice prostheses today last for a median of two to four months before replacement is needed. This can vary significantly based on many individual and prosthetic factors, which are critical to understand for anyone undergoing voice rehabilitation.

According to Cancer Research UK, a total laryngectomy takes away a person's ability to speak in the normal way due to the complete removal of the voice box. This definitive guide answers the question, **What surgery can you not talk after?**, and explores the medical context, communication alternatives, and recovery process.