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Interval time (days) between biopsy and surgery and tumor size in the two groups. (TL; total laryngectomy, SCPL; supracricoid partial laryngectomy, TLM; transoral laser microsurgery).
| Type of treatment | Before COVID-19 outbreak | During COVID-19 outbreak | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time interval between biopsy and surgery (day) | TL | 43 | 51 | 0.85 |
| SCPL | 27 | 46 | 0.00 | |
| TLM | 42 | 32.5 | 0.79 | |
| Total | 45.5 | 41 | ||
| Tumor size (cm3) | TL | 15 | 10.5 | 0.04 |
| SCPL | 4.8 | 7.8 | 0.08 | |
| TLM | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.35 | |
| Total | 5.7 | 12 | 0.04 |
