Art rooijakkers (48) went under the knife again for his vocal cords on Monday morning. RTL Boulevard lets his management know that. They also share that the operation went well for the presenter.
this is the second time that ART has with voice problems and has to be under the knife. Three years ago a polyp was found on his vocal cords and he lost his voice. Because of this he feared before the end of his career.
at the end of January, Art announced on Instagram that there is now a granuloma against his other vocal band. An operation turned out to be necessary, whereby the presenter resigned. He called that a ‘big disappointment’. “But I have full confidence in the medical team and look forward to going back to work after my recovery.”
In the meantime, temporary substitutes have been found for the presentation work of art. He presented the daily program News of the day. Thomas van Groningen, Pim Sedee and Maarten Steendam will fall in the coming period. His presentation work for radio station BNR is taken over by colleagues Ghislaine Plag, Fernando Halman, Geert Jan Hahn, Fidan Ekiz, Wouter Laumans, Liesbeth Staats and Thomas van Groningen.
After his first operation, Art was not allowed to talk a hundred days. In the video below he explains how he communicated with his children:
Recent updates reveal that popular presenter Art Rooijakkers has successfully undergone vocal cord surgery. This procedure comes as a lifeline for the presenter who has been grappling with voice issues that threatened his professional future.Diving into the details of this medical journey and its impact on Art’s career, our Senior Editor from world-today-news.com sat down with vocal health specialist, Dr. Emily Harper. Here are the insights from their insightful conversation.
Rooijakkers’ Vocal Cord Surgery: A Second Time
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Historical Background
Senior Editor: Dr. Harper, can you provide some context on Art Rooijakkers’ previous voice surgery? What was documented in his medical history?
dr. Emily Harper: Absolutely. Three years ago, Art was diagnosed with a polyp on his vocal cords. This significantly impacted his voice, to the extent that he lost it entirely for a period. The fear of permanently losing his voice and ending his career was very real for him.
Recent Developments
Senior Editor: How does his recent surgery compare with the previous one? What lead to the latest medical intervention?
Dr. Emily Harper: The recent surgery was for a granuloma on the other vocal fold. Granulomas can form sometimes after intubations or notable vocal strain. Art mentioned feeling a ‘big disappointment’ due to this new complication, but he has placed his trust in the medical team.
Professional Impact and Recovery Plan
Handling Substitutes
Senior Editor: With his presenting commitments for both RTL Boulevard and BNR, how have temporary substitutes been managing the workload?
Dr.Emily harper: substitutes such as Thomas van Groningen, Pim Sedee, and Maarten Steendam have stepped in to fill Art’s shoes temporarily. It is crucial to maintain the show’s continuity while ensuring Art gets ample time for recovery.
Communicating Post-Operation
Senior Editor: Previously, Art was sworn to silence for a hundred days post-operation. How did he manage communication with his children during this period?
Dr. emily Harper: In his video, Art shared how challenging it was to communicate with his children after the first operation. Non-verbal cues, writing, and even using digital tools played a significant role during this communication bottleneck.
Conclusion
Art rooijakkers’ journey from losing his voice to undergoing vocal cord surgery is a testament to his resilience. With the support of his medical team and temporary substitutes at work, we wish him a swift and full recovery. Art’s story serves as an inspiration for professionals in industries that heavily rely on their voice, encouraging others to remain hopeful and persistent during challenging times.
