Bielsko-Biała hospital implements endoscopic ear surgery

Doctors at the Laryngology and Laryngological Oncology Department of the Provincial Hospital in Bielsko-Biała have begun performing endoscopic ear surgeries. The medical team has successfully treated patients suffering from chronic middle ear diseases, cholesteatoma, and tympanic membrane perforation.

This new method utilizes an endoscope equipped with a miniature camera that transmits a magnified, well-lit image to a monitor. Unlike traditional microscopic surgery, which can offer a limited field of view, the endoscope allows surgeons to view the middle ear from various angles, including hard-to-reach areas. In certain cases, this technique eliminates the need for classic incisions behind the ear, as the endoscope is inserted directly through the external auditory canal.

The procedure can be used for tympanic membrane reconstruction, ossicle repair, or as a follow-up to traditional surgeries to ensure all diseased tissue has been removed. To implement this method, the specialists, including Maciej Hajduga, Wojciech Szczerbowski, and Aleksandra Szuwalska, completed specialized training at the Laryngology Clinic in Olomouc, Czech Republic.