Otology

OmniGuide's electrically silent advanced energy gives you the confidence and ability to operate near delicate structures within a variety of otology procedures.

CO₂ Laser Otologic Surgery

OmniGuide’s BeamPath^® OTO System is a flexible CO₂ laser system that enables precise otologic surgery. Unlike the line-of-sight CO₂ laser, the BeamPath OTO’s intuitive hand-held design empowers the surgeon to freely direct CO₂ laser energy at any angle and navigate around critical middle ear anatomy. This is useful for procedures where line-of sight CO₂ laser energy is typically used, such as stapes surgery (CLASS – CO₂ Laser Assisted Stapes Surgery), as well as those procedures where CO₂ laser was previously limited in use, such as chronic ear surgery complicated by cholesteatoma, scar tissue, and adhesions (CLEAR – CO2 Laser Enabled Ablation & Resection).

Enhanced Surgical Precision

Improved access near difficult-to-reach anatomy, contoured anatomy^2,3
Minimal thermal trauma with preservation of viable cells⁴

Increased Operational Efficiency

Ease-of-setup and use — intuitive design provides more control²
Multi-functional tool — can be used for cutting, ablation and coagulation^2,3
Enhanced exposure minimizes changes in operative setup¹

CO2 Laser Clinical Applications

CLASS: CO₂ Laser Assisted Stapes Surgery

The streamlined geometry of the BeamPath OTO-S fiber enables superior visualization in the confined space of the middle ear. Offering the combined benefits of precision, hand-held control, and hemostasis of microvasculature, the BeamPath OTO-S is a superior tool for stapes surgery. The fiber is used to precisely resect the stapes tendon and crus and to safely form a rosette in the footplate. The excellent absorption of CO₂ laser energy at the surface of the perilymph and the hand-held maneuverability of the fiber may help to minimize the risk of damage to underlying middle and inner ear structures.

CLEAR: CO₂ Laser Enabled Ablation & Resection

The BeamPath OTO-M offers surgeons a no-touch dissection tool, safe to use around the delicate structures of the middle ear. The combined cutting, ablation, and micro-coagulation of the tool allows for efficient yet delicate, layer-by-layer removal of diseased tissue which is often encountered during chronic ear procedures. The fiber can be used for diseased tissue removal during: revision procedures (stapedectomy, mastiodectomy), tympano-mastoidectomy, tumor resection, and ossicular chain reconstruction. The BeamPath OTO-M fiber’s hand-held control and micro-coagulation allow CO₂ laser energy to be used as never before.

Additional applications

Stapedotomy
Stapedectomy
Cholesteatoma removal
Adhesion ablation
Scar tissue dissection
Debulking and coagulation of vascular tumors

CO2 Laser Papers & Publications

Peer-Reviewed Clinical Papers

Lesinski SG, Giesken K. Optical Fiber for CO2 Laser Otosclerosis Surgery, Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg. 2008;139(2 Suppl 1):57 – To determine the safety and efficacy of new handheld optical fibers for CO₂ laser stapedotomy and stapedectomy revision. Advantages of the new CO₂ optic fibers are: convenience, reliability and precision. Disadvantages are: special adaptor required for laser console, limited spot size and cost. Omniguides’ handheld optic fibers introduce a safe, effective, and precise delivery system for CO₂ laser otosclerosis surgery.
Moss JR, Kaylie DM. Use of OmniGuide CO2 Laser Fiber in Otologic Surgery. Triologic Society (Southern Section) 2008 Poster – The aim of our review is to look at the safety, effi- cacy and outcomes with the use of a handheld carbon dioxide (CO2) laser in middle ear surgery.

Holsinger et al, Laryngoscope 116: July 2006.
Jacobson et al, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2006) 135, 469-470.
Shires et al, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (2009) 73, 67 -72.
Chettri and Long, Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology (2011) 22, 131-134

Featured Products

BeamPath^® OTO Fibers

OmniGuide Surgical’s BeamPath OTO-S and OTO-M fibers have been specifically designed for use in otology surgery. BeamPath OTO fibers are fitted with a tip that is only 585 microns in diameter, providing maximum visibility and access in complex otological procedures. The BeamPath OTO fiber is compatible with BeamPath OTO instrumentation.

BeamPath^® OTO Instrumentation

BeamPath OTO handpieces feature a streamlined geometry that enable superior visualization in confined anatomies. A pencil grip design enables precise maneuvering around delicate ear structures. BeamPath OTO handpieces are for use only with our uniquely engineered BeamPath OTO fibers.

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