Advantages and Limitations of Operating Microscope in Ear Surgery
ENT surgery often utilizes an operating microscope to enhance precision and visualization during procedures. The use of an operating microscope is a common practice in both routine and complex ENT surgeries , including ear surgeries such as Myringoplasty, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy with tube placement etc. The reason for the use of a Microscope- middle ear structures are very small and difficult to visualize with the naked eye. That is why a microscope is required so that a magnified view of the operated object can be obtained. This helps in the accuracy of the surgery and also prevents complications. The advantages of an Operating Microscope are 1. View is magnified with good lighting and vision 2. The operators’ hands are free - both the hands are free to perform the surgery. The problems with an Operating Microscope are 1. The microscope can see only in a straight line- along the sight of vision. In this situation some important structures/ disease el