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Endoscopic vs. microscopic stapes surgery: An anatomical feasibility study.

Esther E Blijleven1,2, Koen Willemsen3, Ronald L A W Bleys4

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Endoscopic stapes surgery is a feasible and potentially less invasive alternative to microscopic surgery, requiring less scutum resection. Further studies are needed to confirm functional outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Middle Ear Anatomy

Background:

  • Stapes surgery is a common procedure for hearing restoration.
  • Traditional microscopic approaches may involve significant scutum resection.
  • Endoscopic visualization offers potential advantages in middle ear surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the feasibility of endoscopic versus microscopic stapes surgery.
  • To evaluate visualization of key anatomical structures.
  • To assess scutum resection volume and chorda tympani (CT) injury.

Main Methods:

  • Cadaveric human heads underwent both endoscopic and microscopic stapes surgery.
  • Visualization of landmarks and CT exposure/injury were documented.
  • Scutum resection volume was quantified using 3D imaging.
Keywords:
chorda tympaniendoscopic approachminimally invasiveotosclerosisstapes surgery

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Main Results:

  • Endoscopic surgery required significantly less scutum resection (median 2.20 mm³) compared to microscopic surgery (median 13.25 mm³).
  • No scutum was resected in 20% of endoscopic cases.
  • Chorda tympani (CT) injury rates were similar between both surgical approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic stapes surgery is feasible and potentially less invasive.
  • Reduced scutum resection may be an advantage of the endoscopic technique.
  • Further prospective clinical and functional studies are warranted.