Endoscopic Laser Turbinoplasty vs conventional Turbinectomy ... my view

1) larger inferior turbinate ( left ) before Laser surgery



2) 3 days post endoscopic Laser turbinoplasty

• area of healing laser burn with reduction of the turbinate size



3) 3 weeks post Endocsopic Laser turbinoplasty ( with endoscopic laser septoplsty )

• the 3 Dimensional reduction of the inferior turbinate
• no amputation or excision of the turbinate





4) 3 weeks post Endocsopic Laser turbinoplasty ( PANORAMIC VIEW )

• the 3 Dimensional reduction of the inferior turbinate
• no amputation or excision of the urbinate
• sufficient space for airway and for mucous flow




5) conventional method of turbinectomy ( excision of the inferior turbinate )

• loss of volume causing nocturnal cough due to post nasal drip
• airway obstruction due to negative pressure within the nasal passage ( due to large space in the middle of the nasal cavity )
• potential empty nose syndrome