ULTRASONIC SURGERY IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY: NEW FRONTIERS FOR PRECISE AND SAFE INTERVENTION
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This study aims to enhance rhinosurgical interventions by evaluating the efficacy and safety of piezoelectric instruments (piezotomes) and developing improved surgical techniques for septoplasty and maxillary sinus surgery.Abstract
In otorhinolaryngology (head and neck surgery), surgical missions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are increasingly vital. Maintaining high standards of care in resource-limited settings is a challenge that requires innovative, portable, and cost-effective solutions. Recent advancements, such as tablet-based and handheld point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), have revolutionized perioperative care, allowing for real-time diagnostics, guided biopsies, and monitoring where CT or MRI access is restricted. Simultaneously, the integration of piezosurgery—already established in dentistry—into rhinosurgery offers a more precise alternative to traditional mechanical tools (drills and chisels), which often carry risks of hemorrhage and thermal tissue damage.
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