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  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Endoscopic septoplasty is an advanced surgical technique.
  • Mastery requires dedicated learning and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the learning curve for endoscopic septoplasty in a senior surgeon experienced in endonasal sinus surgery.
  • To identify the number of procedures needed to achieve surgical proficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 100 patients undergoing endoscopic septoplasty from November 2011 to September 2012.
  • Patients grouped into 5 sets of 20 procedures.
  • Primary endpoint: operative time; secondary endpoints: complications and functional outcomes (NOSE score).

Main Results:

  • Operative time decreased and stabilized after approximately 60 procedures.
  • Complication rates, including mucosal lesions and perforations, decreased with experience.
  • Nasal Obstruction and Septoplasty Effectiveness (NOSE) scores significantly improved postoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • A senior surgeon can master endoscopic septoplasty within 60 procedures.
  • Proficiency is associated with reduced operative times and complications.
  • The technique offers significant functional improvement for patients.