Laser Stapes Surgery: Precision Techniques and Safety Pearls | CEM Warsaw

This lecture, presented on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at the CEM Laboratory in Warsaw, provides a focused and practical overview of laser use in stapes surgery. The session compares CO₂, diode, KTP, and 445 nm blue lasers, explaining how wavelength, absorption profiles, and delivery systems influence surgical precision and patient safety. Key topics covered:

• Laser physics relevant to stapedotomy

• Heat diffusion, microvascular effects, and inner-ear safety

• CO₂ vs diode vs 445 nm laser performance

• Fiber delivery considerations and aiming beam visibility

• Acrylic and prosthetic material absorption characteristics

• Techniques for controlled footplate fenestration

• Practical pearls from live demonstrations at CEM Warsaw

• Avoiding trauma and enhancing hearing outcomes

This talk is ideal for otologists, neurotologists, ENT surgeons, and trainees seeking to refine their technique and deepen their understanding of laser–tissue interaction in middle ear surgery.

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