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Smartphone Adapters for Endoscopy: Current Use Among US Otolaryngology Residency Programs.

Soraya Abdul Hadi Martínez¹, Clariliz Munet Colón¹, Javier Antonio Vilá Ortiz¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Department University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine San Juan Puerto Rico USA.

|May 1, 2026

Summary

Smartphone endoscopy adapters are underutilized in Otolaryngology residency programs. Despite benefits for resident education and patient care, lack of awareness and availability are key barriers. Formal integration is recommended.

Keywords:

Smartphone adapter flexible endoscopy medical education nasopharyngolaryngoscopy otolaryngology residency patient care

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Otolaryngology
Medical Technology

Background:

Smartphone adapters offer accessible video documentation for flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy.
This technology can enhance resident education and patient care in Otolaryngology.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the current utilization of smartphone adapters for endoscopy in US Otolaryngology Residency Programs.
To identify barriers and perceived benefits associated with their use.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving a 14-question survey distributed to ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology Residency Programs.
Data from 115 residents across 27 states and Puerto Rico were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Main Results:

Only 44% of residents reported using smartphone adapters, with lack of awareness (53%) as the primary barrier.
Users cited video documentation for senior discussion (100%), patient education (63%), and airway handoffs (57%) as key benefits.
Flexible laryngoscopy and nasal endoscopy were the most common procedures, often performed in emergency settings lacking video towers.

Conclusions:

Smartphone endoscopy adapters are underutilized in Otolaryngology residency training.
Their educational and clinical benefits suggest formal integration into residency programs is warranted.
Integration can improve patient care, resident learning, and interspecialty communication.