Endoscopic septoplasty
While the open septoplasty is a common surgical procedure, the use of endoscope can provide a better view for the nose and better accuracy in comparison to the traditional technique.
Both techniques can treat deviated septum and achieve a better breathing, but the endoscopic septoplasty procedure have less short-term side effects like pain, adhesions, and post-operative bleedings.
In a study conducted by Park DH et al., 14.3% of patients treated by using conventional methods had more post-operative complications in comparison to patients treated with endoscopic septoplasty.
Another study by R Bothra et al. found that complications as bleeding, and sub-orbital edema, and pain were less in the group that treated with endoscopic septoplasty.
