Ear, nose and throat techniques in endoluminal surgery

Abstract

SummaryOtorhinolaryngologists have traditionally dealt with the development of therapeutic procedures that can be applied through the natural openings of the body. As such approaches require special surgical instruments and optical aids, feasibility and success of endoluminal therapy were closely connected with progress in medical technology. This paper assesses the current status of ear, nose and throat (ENT) techniques in endoluminal surgery with special regard to the historical development of this field.