Powered Partial Adenoidectomy Using the RADenoid® Blade
The powered microdebrider has become widely utilized in the practice of otolaryngology due to its efficiency and safety in functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Image showing the RADenoid Blade in use on an adenoid tissue
Suction electrocautery
The shaver blade is positioned over the tissue to be removed.
The microdebrider consists of an outer windowed sheath surrounding an inner rotating hollow blade (or bur) which is connected to standard inline continuous suction.
Tip detail
The XPS® 2000 Microresector System.
The XPS® 3000 Powered ENT System
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Powered Laryngeal Surgery Using the
Angle-Tip RAD® Airway Blade
While the laser is currently the standard treatment, the powered laryngeal shaver, provides an alternative that is safer, more accurate, and faster than laser tissue vaporization.
Anatomical view showing the RAD® Airway Blade in use
Removal of papilloma from the vocal fold
Anatomical view of vocal cords
Typical surgical setup
Small aperture allows for controlled removal of small, superficial mucosal lesions.
Removing papilloma from the anterior commissure
Removal of lesions located on the undersurface of the vocal fold
Delicate excision of pathology
Debulking airway tumors
Removal of dense or fibrous tumor tissue
Removal of vocal fold polyps
After removal of bulk mass, edges may be more delicately sculpted.
Removal of granulation tissue to restore patency to the airway
Endoscopic view of a papilloma
Close up Endoscopic view of a papilloma
Subglotticstenosos Endoscopic view
Endoscopic view of vocal fold tumor
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Important Safety Information
