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Endoscopic Septoplasty with Limited Two-line Resection: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septal Deviation
Published on: June 20, 2018
Comparative evaluation of endoscopic with conventional septoplasty
S P Gulati1, Raman Wadhera, Neetika Ahuja
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Anaesthesiology, PT. BDS. PGIMS, Rohtak, India.
Summary
Endoscopic septoplasty offers advantages over conventional septoplasty, showing fewer postoperative complaints and complications. This minimally invasive approach improves patient outcomes for deviated nasal septum (DNS) relief.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Deviated nasal septum (DNS) significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Surgical intervention is often necessary to correct DNS and alleviate symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic septoplasty versus conventional septoplasty.
- To evaluate postoperative patient experience and surgical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 50 patients with symptomatic DNS.
- Patients were divided into two groups: endoscopic septoplasty (n=25) and conventional septoplasty (n=25).
- Comparison focused on postoperative nasal packing discomfort, symptom relief, and complication rates.
Main Results:
- Endoscopic septoplasty group reported significantly fewer complaints associated with nasal packing post-surgery.
- Patients undergoing endoscopic septoplasty experienced greater symptom relief.
- Lower complication rates were observed in the endoscopic septoplasty cohort.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic septoplasty presents a superior alternative to conventional septoplasty for managing deviated nasal septum.
- The endoscopic approach leads to improved patient comfort and reduced surgical complications.
