Teaching Endoscopic Ear Surgery

Authors

Samuel R. Barber, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.
Divya A. Chari, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Alicia M. Quesnel, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: alicia_quesnel@meei.harvard.edu.

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Endoscopic ear surgery (EES) has become an integral part of otologic surgery. Training in EES involves learning fundamental techniques for endoscopic visualization, becoming proficient at one-handed dissection, mastering use of instruments designed for endoscopic ear surgery, and learning to optimize the operating room setup specifically for EES. Despite the steep learning curve, EES offers several advantages over the microscope for otologic procedures. With the rise in the demand for minimally invasive approaches, EES has a clear role in the future of otologic surgery. Identifying strategies to improve the training process of EES for the novice and experienced otolaryngologist is paramount.

Medical Subject Headings

Clinical Competence; Endoscopy (education); Humans; Otolaryngology (education); Otologic Surgical Procedures (education); Simulation Training

Publication Date

2-1-2021

Publication Title

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

E-ISSN

1557-8259

Volume

54

Issue

1

First Page

65

Last Page

74

PubMed ID

33243377

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.otc.2020.09.005

Recommended Citation

Barber, Samuel R.; Chari, Divya A.; and Quesnel, Alicia M., "Teaching Endoscopic Ear Surgery" (2021). ENT and Skull Base Surgery. 76.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/ent-and-skull-base-surgery/76