Endoscope-assisted tonsillectomy

Using an operative endoscope is very common in sinus surgery. In tonsillectomy, however, it is unusual to use an endoscope. We have developed use of an endoscope for tonsillectomy. How to use an endoscope in tonsillectomy is reported. The endoscope was very useful in tonsillectomy, especially to guide the operative procedure and to perform safe surgery.