Tumors of larynx represent the second most frequent group of tumors in respiratory pathways. The greatest progress concerns the diagnostics and therapy of early stages of the disease. Based on classification according to extent of performed resection a new classification of cordectomy was created. The authors limit their outline to description and delineation of the borders among different types of cordectomy and setting their basic indication criteria in a way adopted by the European laryngological society.

        Key words: cordectomy, carcinoma, larynx.