Otolaryngologic heuristics: a rhinologic perspective.
Rhinological heuristics are adapted from common principles within the field of otolaryngology. The most important principle in achieving quality endoscopic sinus surgery is good haemostatic control of the surgical field. Once this is achieved, the surgeon can then begin advancing to other heuristic principles. Thinking one to two moves in advance allows the surgeon to take advantage of the many dually purposed instruments available. Learning to visualize buried structures by their subtle projections quickly follows. Finally, an ergonomically positioned surgeon with intricate anatomical knowledge of the sinonasal cavities permits a second surgeon to assist and greatly expand the limit of what is possible.
Weitzel
Erik Kent
EK
Department of Surgery - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Floreani
Steve
S
Wormald
Peter-John
PJ
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003071:Cognition; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D009048:Motor Skills; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education*; D010465:Perception; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis