Sialendoscopy. Holmium laser lithotripsy versus pneumatic lithotripsy in salivary gland stones
09-10, 14:00–14:30 (Europe/Istanbul), Sialendoscopy

<p>Sialolithiasis is the cause of about 60%-70% of obstructive salivary gland diseases, and it is found in the submandibular gland by approximately 80%. Using sialendoscopy, stones under the size of 4 mm in the Wharton’s or Stenon’s ducts may be caught and extracted by baskets or other tools by approximately 80%. However, the stones of this size constitute 15% to 20% of all cases. It is possible to use sialendoscopy or combined approaches to extract stones that are larger after breaking them up and separating them into smaller particles. In this presentation, the speaker aimed to explain the indications, treatment outcomes and reliability levels of the intraductal pneumatic lithotripsy (IPL) and holmium laser-assisted lithotripsy (HLL) methods that are used to sialendoscopically separate stones into smaller pieces in salivary gland sialolithiasis patients. And also, the speaker will present the personal experience about the topic and will describe the advantages and disadvantages of these two techniques in salivary gland stones.</p>
<p>The speaker will present the personal experience about the topic and will describe the advantages and disadvantages of these two techniques in salivary gland stones.</p>
Session Chair Session Chair
Giulianno Molina de Melo
Speaker Speaker
Süleyman Özdemir
Süleyman Özdemir
<p>Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cukurova University - Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey</p> <p>This session will provide participants with advanced training in sialendoscopy through a live, expert-led demonstration performed on dedicated sialendoscopy models. Faculty members with extensive experience in sialendoscopy will present standardized procedural techniques, technical nuances, and practical tips to facilitate safe and effective implementation of the procedure in clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing endoscopic skills, troubleshooting common challenges, and highlighting key technical pearls for successful outcomes.</p>
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Giulianno Molina de Melo
<p>- PhD - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP<br>- FACS - Fellow American College of Surgeons<br>- Professor at Paulista Medicina School - UNIFESP<br>- Member of Brazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery - SBCCP<br>- Member of Brazilian College of Surgeons - CBC<br>- Fellow da American Head and Neck Society - AHNS<br>- Member of the AHNS Salivary Gland Section<br>- Member of the AHNS Skin Cancer Section<br>- Member of Multidisciplinary Salivary Gland Society<br>- Member of the iSIAL: International Sialendoscopy Society</p>
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