Study of transcanalicular endonasal laser DCR: Our experience

Abstract

Surgical classical DCR with external approach is considered as mainstay treatment with higher success rates for nasolacrimal duct obstructions. But In certain conditions, Transcanalicular endonasal laser DCR is proven more advantageous than classical DCR due to less complications like bleeding and low morbidity with acceptable success rate. The purpose of this study is to study the success rate and complications of Transcanalicular laser-assisted endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy. We present our experience of transcanalicular enonasal laser DCR done in 50 patients with 6 month follow-up period. Diode laser was used to create ostium in all cases. Success rate of surgery is defined by patent sac syringing at each follow-up visit in most cases. Complications observed like bleeding, lid edema and pain are minor and easily manageable. At the end of our study, the final success rate is around 60% which is acceptable and comparable to other studies. Transcanalicular laser-assisted DCR, is a newer approach for nasolacrimal duct obstruction with good success rate and minimal complications with Shorter surgical time, faster recovery and better cosmesis than external classical DCR.