Laser Stapedotomy for Otosclerosis27937 viewsC. Scott Brown, MD; Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD Duke University Medical CenterOtolaryngologyMain TextProcedure OutlineTranscriptProcedure OutlineTable of Contents1. Introduction and Patient Preparation2. Local Anesthesia3. Tympanomeatal Flap4. Middle Ear Exposure5. Stapes Detachment6. Stapes Footplate Fenestration7. Prosthesis Placement8. Closure1. Introduction and Patient Preparation2. Local Anesthesia3. Tympanomeatal Flap4. Middle Ear ExposureIdentification of Middle Ear Anatomy5. Stapes DetachmentDisarticulation of Incudostapedial JointTransect Stapedial TendonRemove Stapes Superstructure6. Stapes Footplate Fenestration7. Prosthesis Placement8. ClosureSeal Oval Window