INNOVATIONS IN ENT SURGERY WITHIN RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

Surgical missions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often struggle to maintain high standards of otolaryngology (ENT) care due to limited infrastructure. The adoption of modern portable technologies, specifically Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) and piezoelectric surgery, offers transformative potential. While POCUS enables real-time diagnostics in areas with restricted imaging access, piezosurgery provides a precise, low-trauma alternative to traditional mechanical tools (drills and chisels), significantly reducing the risks of thermal damage and intraoperative bleeding.