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  • Otolaryngology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Salivary duct access during sialendoscopy is a significant challenge, particularly for surgeons new to the procedure.
  • Difficulty in accessing the salivary gland papilla can limit the effectiveness and efficiency of sialendoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a standardized algorithm employing multiple techniques for salivary duct access in sialendoscopy.
  • To determine if this protocol achieves high success rates and acceptable operative times for novice surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational study reviewed 65 sialendoscopies (parotid and submandibular glands) performed by seven trainees.
  • A standard protocol for duct access was utilized, measuring the time from case start to ductal lumen visualization.

Main Results:

  • Salivary papilla identification was successful in all but one case.
  • Average time to duct access was 4.2 minutes; excluding outliers, it was 3.2 minutes.
  • Sialodochotomy was rarely required, indicating high procedural success.

Conclusions:

  • The standardized protocol facilitates successful and rapid salivary duct access via the papilla.
  • This method is effective even for surgeons with limited experience, improving sialendoscopy outcomes.