Objective:To outline several experiences and skills in the clinical treatment of the carotid body tumor,especially in the operation process and peripheral operation stage and help clinicians to treat the carotid body tumor more efficiently,safely and scientifically. Methods:The clinical data of 10 cases of carotid body tumor admitted between Febuary 1998 and June 2006 in the Department of Vascular Surgery of First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical Institute were analyzed retrospectively. The cases were performed tumor stripping or stripping combined artificial blood vessel reconstruction. Results:All cases recovered perfectly after one week’s postoperative observation and nursing. Conclusion:The carotid body tumor is an encapsulated,firm round mass at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery,but with a complex anatomy.There are high risks during operation and postoperative stage.It should treat carefully and safely during the operation and perioperative peroid to avoid the postoperative complications.