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

ConclusionBased 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.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research