USAGE OF AUTOMATIC EAR RETRACTOR IN PAROTID SURGERY

¹Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
²Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
³Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey Parotidectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in ENT practice. Various surgical procedures are performed, ranging from extracapsular dissection of the parotid gland to total parotidectomy.The constant surgical stage in all these procedures is the identification and preservation of the facial nerve. In our clinic, we routinely find and follow the facial nerve from its area of origin: the stylomastoid foramen. During this process, our most important landmark is the tragal pointer. Removal of parotid tissue is essential in exposing this area.The automatic ear retractor used at this stage provides effective, stable and safe retraction. With the usage of this retractor, we believe that the operation time will be reduced and surgery can be performed by less staff. In the Covid-19 pandemic process, shortening the operation time and being able to carry out cases with fewer assistants may be important for both patient and staff safety. Keywords : Facial nerve; parotid diseases; surgery; Covid-19