Endolacrimal KTP Laser–Assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy

Abstract

The success rate of 83% achieved with KTP laser-assisted dacryocystorhinostomy, using miniendoscopes for lacrimal endoscopy to visualize the exact site of obstruction, is better compared with that of prior studies without the use of miniendoscopes (with success rates of 47%-85%). The advantages of this technique are that it is a minimally invasive procedure, requires a short operating time, and avoids use of an external incision.