Lasers in endoscopic middle ear surgery: where do we stand today?

Georgios Fyrmpas Nikolaos TsetsosMichael KatotomichelakisMilan Rudic

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Based on the increasing number of publications, endoscopic ear surgeons show an interest in using a laser for specific operative tasks. The configuration of a hand-held laser probe does not differ significantly from other otological instruments and therefore is easy to use alongside the endoscope, even in children. The 'handicap' of single-handed surgery can be partially offset by the bloodless and non-contact laser ablation of tissue.

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