Journal Reviews

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Is endoscopic stapes surgery safe and are outcomes comparable to microscopic stapes surgery

2 September 2022 | | Otology | Endoscopic ear surgery, Middle ear disease, Stapedotomy, Surgical techniques

Endoscopic techniques for visualisation of the middle ear were described in 1967 by Mer and colleagues, and the use of transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) has since expanded to a wider range of otologic applications including tympanoplasty and excision of...

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Endoscopic stapes surgery - pearls and pitfalls

4 May 2021 | | Otology | Endoscopic ear surgery, Middle ear disease, Stapedotom, Surgical techniques

Endoscopic ear surgery has gained popularity in recent years with wide panoramic visualisation of the operative field one of its key strengths. This article summarises the approach, set-up and outcomes of patients undergoing endoscopic stapes surgery. A key step during...