👉 Trachelectomy, also known as a tracheostomy or tracheotomy, is an operation performed on individuals who have lost their ability to breathe through their trachea, which connects the lungs and windpipe to the throat. This surgery involves opening the airway of the chest and neck by removing part of the trachea. Trachelectomies are often needed for patients with severe lung diseases or injuries that affect the trachea, as well as for those who have
