Endoscopic EAR Surgery- TEES

An endoscopy procedure uses a special tool called an endoscope – a thin tube that includes a light and a camera. During the procedure, the doctor inserts the endoscope through the patients ear and into the ear canal to access and view the inside of the ear.

An ear endoscope is usually used for transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES), which allows doctors to perform complex operations on the tiny, delicate structures in the middle ear.

This method is less invasive than the traditional way to perform an ear surgery, which is to make an incision behind the ear. The doctor then uses a straight endoscope to see into the ear.

Benefits of middle ear endoscopic procedures

No incision. Because there’s no cut behind your ear, there’s usually less pain and the healing process is shorter. Plus, you won’t have a scar.

Your doctor has a better view. Because the endoscope is flexible, your doctor is better able to see what’s causing your ear problems. With the traditional approach, doctors can only see what’s in a straight line because a traditional scope doesn’t bend.

our doctor can treat different problems. Since the endoscope can get into all the tiny recesses of the middle ear, doctors are able to perform surgeries that aren’t possible with the traditional approach.

You’re able to see the problem, too. During an endoscopic ear procedure, your doctor will take high-definition pictures of your inner ear. So, your doctor can use the images to explain what they see inside your ear, the treatment they recommend or the results of the surgery.