Endoscopic Ear Surgery in Clinical Practice

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce otolaryngologists to the principles of endoscopic ear surgery (EES). Our target audience includes surgeons-in-training as
well as established surgeons who wish to augment their existing surgical armamentarium with endoscopic techniques. Topics will include:
essential equipment, OR layout, ergonomics, patient selection, safety, surgical techniques, pediatric and adult EES outcomes, common pitfalls,
and barriers to entry. Extensive use of case videos will demonstrate how endoscopic techniques can augment, and in some cases replace,
traditional microscopic approaches. Participants should leave this course with a greater understanding of how EES can be incorporated into an
otologic surgical practice.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Understand the equipment, ergonomics, and patient selection necessary for getting started with endoscopic ear surgery

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Select cases and techniques for endoscopic ear surgery with an eye toward optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Describe pitfalls and barriers to entry regarding endoscopic ear surgery in clinical practice

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: As many surgeons continue to incorporate endoscopes into their otologic practice, there is a need for guidance based on clinical experience and
published outcomes in order to shorten the learning curve, optimize outcomes, and minimize complications.