Comparison of the new three dimensional “3D” with the conventional two dimensional “2D” endoscopic camera in surgery of the paranasal sinuses

Comparison of 3D Endoscopy with 2D Endoscopy during functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10446213

Enrollment

Registered

2018-04-26

Start date

2019-02-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-21

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Conditions

Chronic rhinosinusitis Respiratory Chronic rhinosinusitis

Interventions

A total of 80 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis are evaluated. A Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) procedure is performed. All participants receive the 2D-endoscopic technique on one side,

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult aged 18 years or above 2. Chronic rhinosinusitis 3. Candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Age below 18 years 2. Previous sinus operations 3. Unilateral or asymmetric disease 4. Severe comorbidities such as bleeding disorders 5. Inability or unwillingness to give consent for the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time of procedure is measured for 2D and 3D techniques during FESS procedure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The impressions of the surgeon on both 2D and 3D techniques are measured using a structured surgeon’s questionnaire at the end of the procedure.	—

Countries

Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026