NEW SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR LARYNGEAL ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Surgical Instrumentation
• Medical Device Development

Background:

• Sophisticated equipment for endolaryngeal surgery presents economic challenges for many service hospitals.
• There is a need for affordable and accessible surgical tools in resource-limited settings.
• Existing suspension laryngoscopes may be costly or difficult to procure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an economical and functional suspension device for endolaryngeal surgery.
• To adapt existing, routinely available surgical instruments for endolaryngeal procedures.
• To provide a viable alternative to expensive, specialized equipment.

Main Methods:

• Modification of Ijadoula's suspension laryngoscope design.
• Integration of standard tonsillectomy instruments with the modified laryngoscope.
• Utilizing an anesthetic laryngoscope as a core component.

Main Results:

• A new suspension device for endolaryngeal surgery has been successfully developed.
• The device leverages commonly available tonsillectomy instruments, reducing costs.
• It offers a practical solution for hospitals facing economic constraints.

Conclusions:

• The developed suspension device provides a cost-effective solution for endolaryngeal surgery.
• This innovation enhances the accessibility of essential surgical procedures in service hospitals.
• The modification offers a practical approach to overcoming equipment acquisition challenges.