ENT Laser Surgery (Ear Nose and Throat)

Otorhinolaryngology is a surgical specialization of medicine that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, sinus, head, and neck issues.

Otolaryngology (ENT)/head and neck surgeons conduct common treatments such as thyroid gland removal (thyroidectomy), eardrum (tympanic membrane) perforation repair, and sinus surgery. They also do extremely sophisticated operations such as endoscopy for pituitary tumors, robotic surgery for throat cancer, and microsurgery for auditory neuroma tumors (made easier by ENT Laser surgery).

Laser surgery for the ears, nose, and throat is becoming more prevalent. The ability to do minimally invasive, very precise surgery, suitable for a wide range of therapies for illnesses of the ear, nose, and throat, has altered the surgical otolaryngology approach, owing to advancements in laser sources.

CO₂ laser is mostly used in ENT, particularly appreciated for the high precision in cutting combined with an excellent coagulation effect. CO2 laser cuts tissue by flash boiling extracellular or intracellular water molecules in contact with the beam. This vaporization sterilizes the tissue and seals capillaries.

Studies have shown that the cutting beam of the CO2 laser can be attached to the operating microscope to facilitate Laser surgery deep within the orbit. The effectiveness of the CO2 cutting action depends upon the water content of the tissue rather than tissue colour as with argon and krypton lasers.

PULSE laser systems represent a turning point towards easier, faster, safer, and more effective surgery. The main advantages of CO₂ laser surgery are :
-Simplicity
-Speed
-Minimally invasive surgery
-Low morbidity
-Possibility of operating on elderly and /or debilitated patients and/or with a pacemaker
-Shorter hospitalization (cut in healthcare costs)

We propose the FDA LASER-3.3D 1470 nm Medical 15Watt Diode Laser System. It allows a wealth of treatment possibilities in the field of ENT due to its reusable ideal hand laser probes designed by SIFSOF in combination with a matching guide and handpieces.

FLASER-3.3D can be used in contact mode, in which the tip of the fibre is placed directly on the surface of the tissue. This mode is effective for both photocoagulation and vaporization of tissue, depending on the power density. At the low- or mid-power range, coagulation occurs; at a higher level, vaporization occurs.

To summarize, Diode Laser surgery is the most bloodless method available today. This laser is perfect for ENT treatments and may be used to treat the ear, nose, larynx, and neck. With the introduction of the Diode Laser, the quality of ENT surgery has substantially increased.

This device is used by a licensed Otorhinolaryngologist.

References:
A Comparative Analysis of Outcomes of Conventional Cold Dissection Versus Laser Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Haryana

Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFLASER is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each Laser System.

The products mentioned in this article are only for sale to medical staff (doctors, nurses, certified practitioners, etc.) or to private users assisted by or under the supervision of a medical professional.