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Endoscopic ear surgery
Endoscopic ear surgery is an evolving technique that is a valuable adjunct to the traditional microscopic approach to ear pathology.
Clinical content by the surgeons of Sydney ENT Clinic · Updated October 2026
In selected cases it allows a more minimal approach with the goal of maximising function, whilst still adequately addressing the disease. One of the more exciting aspects of this technique for the surgeon (and the patient) is improved visualisation and appreciation of the complex anatomy of the ear.
Specialised equipment is required in addition to our standard operating microscope and microscopic instruments.
Endoscopic view of left ear following removal of extensive middle ear cholesteatoma.
Tested at Kogarah on the day
Hearing tests with Precision Hearing are available in Suite 5 at the time of your appointment, and CT or MRI of the ear can be arranged at Lumus or Castlereagh Imaging within a few hundred metres of the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
What is the advantage of endoscopic ear surgery over traditional surgery?
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Is endoscopic ear surgery done as a day procedure?
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Which ear conditions can be treated endoscopically?
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How long is recovery after endoscopic ear surgery?
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Who treats this at Kogarah
Complex otology, cochlear implantation and lateral skull base: Dr Sean Flanagan, Darlinghurst.
For GPs
Send the referral directly to the specialist’s rooms. If the right surgeon isn’t obvious, send it to any of us and we will place it.
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