Outcomes of endoscopic guided adenoidectomy versus conventional adenoidectomy

: Adenoidectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children. Conventional curettage adenoidectomy a low-cost procedure that still widely practised, particularly in developing nations. To compare conventional and endoscopic-assisted powered using microdebrider. Consecutive cases for (Group I) Endoscopic Assisted II) were taken from undergoing adenoidectomy, with each group consisting 20 patients. The operating time postoperative pain score measured compared between two groups. Patients evaluated at first sixth weeks to measure subjective improvement symptoms , DNE was evaluate remaining adenoid tissue scarring adjacent structures. total groups I II 13 minutes (range: 10-15 minutes) 21 15-25 minutes), respectively. In 12 cases, remnent ranged 25 50%. Ten them received adenoidectomy. Group experienced significantly higher than II. safe effective alternative curettage. It favours consistent restoration nasopharyngeal patency, improved haemostasis, reduced pain.