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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the primary surgical treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO).
    • External DCR has been the established standard surgical approach for over a century.
    • Recent advancements have led to increased adoption of endoscopic endonasal DCR by otolaryngologists and ophthalmologists.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy and safety of external DCR versus endoscopic endonasal DCR for treating NLDO.
    • To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each DCR approach.
    • To inform surgical decision-making based on surgeon experience, patient factors, and available resources.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of existing studies on external DCR and endoscopic endonasal DCR.
    • Review of surgical techniques, success rates, complication profiles, and resource requirements for both approaches.
    • Synthesis of evidence regarding learning curves and surgeon dependency.

    Main Results:

    • Both external and endoscopic DCR demonstrate comparable success rates when performed by experienced surgeons.
    • Endoscopic endonasal DCR offers the benefit of no external skin incision.
    • Endoscopic DCR requires specialized surgical equipment and presents a steeper learning curve for surgeons.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice between external and endoscopic DCR depends on surgeon expertise, patient preferences, and healthcare system resources.
    • Both DCR techniques have low complication rates, with serious adverse events being infrequent.
    • Endoscopic DCR is a viable alternative to external DCR, particularly for surgeons proficient in the technique.