CO₂ Laser Technique versus Cold Steel: Is CO₂ Laser Required as a Surgical Tool for Flawless Stapes Surgery?

Abstract

Introduction Stapedotomy is the standard of care in the surgical management of clinical otosclerosis. It is a precise and technically demanding craft requiring impeccable surgical skills. Both conventional and laser-assisted procedures aim to achieve closure of the air-bone gap (ABG) with minimum collateral damage.

Keywords

• laser stapedotomy
• conventional stapedotomy
• otosclerosis
• comparison
• hearing gain