Szpital Wojewódzki in Bielsko-Biała introduces endoscopic ear surgery

Doctors at the Provincial Hospital (Szpital Wojewódzki) in Bielsko-Biała have implemented endoscopic ear surgery, a technique that enhances precision in treating conditions such as chronic middle ear inflammation, cholesteatoma, and tympanic membrane perforation.

Unlike traditional surgery that relies on an operating microscope, which primarily offers a linear view, the endoscopic method utilizes a miniature camera inserted through the external auditory canal. This approach can eliminate the need for classic incisions behind the ear in selected cases. The technology provides a magnified, well-lit, and wide-angle view of the tympanic cavity and middle ear structures, allowing surgeons to better observe and treat hard-to-reach areas.

Dr. hab. n. med. Maciej Hajduga, deputy head of the Laryngology and Laryngological Oncology Department, noted that endoscopic procedures complement existing methods rather than replacing them. The medical team, including Wojciech Szczerbowski and Aleksandra Szuwalska, underwent specialized training in Olomouc, Czech Republic, to implement this advanced surgical capability.