MODERN METHODS IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY: POWERED-SHAVER ADENOIDECTOMY

Georgian Med News. 2020 Dec:(309):28-31.

Abstract

Endoscopic adenoidectomy with shaver is a safe, precise and fast procedure with minimal blood loss. With the help of this method, adenoids are completely removed without damage to adjacent tissues. Use of endoscope provides the possibility to display the operation on the screen in enlarged format and if applicable, the operation may be recorded. Controlled resection of tissues with shaver minimizes complications to the extent possible. 50 patients have been participated in the prospective study, all these patients had adenoidectomy with shaver, within the period from January 2019 to June 2020 inclusive. Age range was 2-26 years old. In order to determine efficacy of the method during the operation course, attention is to be paid to the following criteria: duration of the operation, blood loss, complications, perfection, depth of wound, satisfaction of a surgeon and recovery period. Average duration of the operation accounted for 15 minutes (10-20 minutes) and average blood loss was 30ml (within the range of 24-42ml). Complete resection was made under visual control amid insignificant complications, adequate depth of wound and surgeons' high satisfaction was achieved. Adenoidectomy with shaver is a fast, precise and safe procedure. The operation is made through full visual control, accordingly, complete resection of adenoids is carried out without damage to adjacent tissues ensuring a minimum chance for postoperative complications.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Adenoids* / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Endoscopy
  • Humans
  • Otolaryngology*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Young Adult