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Preliminary experience with exoscope in lacrimal surgery

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Background

Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (e-DCR) is the mainstay for lacrimal sac/duct conditions. The purpose is to investigate the role of the exoscope as assisting tool in e-DCR.

Methods

Primary endpoint were symptoms resolution (epiphora/dacryocystitis) and time for surgery. Qualitative features of the exoscope were analyzed: a questionnaire administered to the surgical team allowed to evaluate the perceived quality of this technology.

Conclusions

The exoscope is a new tool that may support e-DCR. It has comparable results on symptoms outcomes and time for surgery than classic e-DCR. This new technology was accepted by all team members and showed great teaching potential.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089, Milan, Italy

    Francesca Pirola, Giuseppe Spriano & Luca Malvezzi

  2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy

    Francesca Pirola, Giuseppe Spriano & Luca Malvezzi

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Pirola, F., Spriano, G. & Malvezzi, L. Preliminary experience with exoscope in lacrimal surgery. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 278, 285–288 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-06379-9

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