Introduction of Endoscopic Ear Surgery to Scotland
Endoscopic Ear Surgery.
Prof. Arunachalam Iyer has been performing Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EES) — a pioneering, minimally invasive surgical technique — for the past 11 years.
Traditionally, ear surgery required a skin incision either in front of or behind the ear, followed by extensive soft-tissue retraction to reach the middle ear. This approach often caused post-operative pain, visible scarring, and required packing in the ear canal for several weeks. Despite extensive bone drilling, certain areas of the middle ear remained difficult to access.
To promote wider adoption of this innovative approach, Mr Iyer, in association with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, has founded an international training course to teach this procedure to surgeons worldwide.
Advantages to the SurgeonEndoscopic Ear Surgery is performed entirely through the ear canal using rigid endoscopes.
Key benefits include:
Advantages to the Patient
Prof. Arunachalam Iyer has been performing Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EES) — a pioneering, minimally invasive surgical technique — for the past 11 years.
Traditionally, ear surgery required a skin incision either in front of or behind the ear, followed by extensive soft-tissue retraction to reach the middle ear. This approach often caused post-operative pain, visible scarring, and required packing in the ear canal for several weeks. Despite extensive bone drilling, certain areas of the middle ear remained difficult to access.
To promote wider adoption of this innovative approach, Mr Iyer, in association with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, has founded an international training course to teach this procedure to surgeons worldwide.
Advantages to the SurgeonEndoscopic Ear Surgery is performed entirely through the ear canal using rigid endoscopes.
Key benefits include:
- Minimally invasive access to the middle ear
- Direct visualisation of anatomical areas difficult to reach with a traditional microscope
- Improved precision and potential for reduced residual disease, as supported by medical literature
Advantages to the Patient
- No external incision or scar
- Reduced post-operative pain
- Day-case procedure (no overnight hospital stay in most cases)
- Minimal ear packing, leading to greater comfort
- Faster recovery and return to normal activity
