Heat generation and thermal safety of powered instrumentation in endoscopic sinus surgery

Key Points

• The research aims to understand how powered instruments affect thermal risks in endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Examined heat generation from various powered instruments used in endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Assessed the impact of operative factors on heat dissipation.
• Evaluated existing guidelines for the use of thermal-sensitive devices.
• Identified specific devices that generate excessive heat during use.
• Highlighted key operative factors that can reduce thermal risk.
• Demonstrated that informed instrument selection can enhance surgical safety.

Abstract