Transcanal Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Cholesteatoma: Royal Belgian Society of Otorhinolaryngology

Objective: Surgery for cholesteatoma is traditionally based on microscopic approach. For several years, endoscopy developed from a combined approach as a complementary device to microscope to an exclusive transcanal approach in various fields of ear surgery. The objective of this article is to present principles, surgical techniques, and results of endoscopy in cholesteatoma surgery. Methods: All principles of transcanal exclusive endoscopic ear surgery and combined approach as a complementary device to microscopy are presented. Surgical techniques are described through surgical videos and com... Mehr ...