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Sven Beckmann1, Georgios Mantokoudis2, Stefan Weder2

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern; Sven.Beckmann@insel.ch.

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Endoscopic ear surgery offers a wide-angled view for cholesteatoma removal, improving visualization and reducing residual disease. This minimally-invasive approach spares incisions and bone drilling compared to traditional methods.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Minimally-invasive surgery
  • Medical technology

Background:

  • Cholesteatoma surgery traditionally relied on microscopy, offering limited visualization.
  • Endoscopes have revolutionized middle ear surgery over the past two decades.
  • Microscopic approaches provide a straight-line view with restricted illumination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a surgical manual for endoscopic epitympanic cholesteatoma removal.
  • To highlight the benefits of endoscopic techniques in cholesteatoma management.
  • To discuss technical refinements and technological advancements in endoscopic ear surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Step-by-step surgical guide for endoscopic epitympanic cholesteatoma removal.
  • Discussion of dissection techniques including curettage and powered instruments (drills, ultrasonic devices).

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  • Comparison of outcomes between different endoscopic techniques and traditional approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Endoscopes provide a panoramic, wide-angled view of the middle ear and its recesses.
    • Transcanal endoscopic approach allows for minimally-invasive removal of cholesteatoma.
    • Endoscopic techniques reduce residual disease rates and avoid external incisions and extensive bone drilling.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic ear surgery offers significant advantages over microscopic approaches for cholesteatoma.
    • The transcanal endoscopic technique requires specific procedural adaptations due to its one-handed nature.
    • This approach enhances visualization, minimizes invasiveness, and potentially improves patient outcomes in cholesteatoma management.