The physicians at Fort Worth ENT use advanced technologies to perform minimally invasive surgery which has revolutionized treatment for many ear, nose, and throat conditions that affect children, teenagers, and adults. These minimally invasive procedures result in less discomfort, quicker recovery times and better outcomes for patients than traditional “open” surgery.
What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
This is surgery performed using the smallest incisions that allow for effective surgery to take place (if any incision is needed). The benefits are usually less discomfort and quicker recovery times. Parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy are ideal surgeries for this technique, although not all thyroid surgeries can be performed this way. The ear, nose and throat specialists at Fort Worth ENT have optimized minimally invasive techniques for:
- Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery
- Parathyroidectomy
- Pituitary tumor removal through the nose (in conjunction with a neurosurgeon)
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Pediatric functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Office-based sinus procedures – Balloon Sinuplasty
- Office-based procedure for nasal congestion – Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal valve collapse
If you would like an appointment with one of our physicians at Fort Worth ENT & Sinus please complete an online appointment request or phone 817-332-8848.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may be a candidate if you have hearing loss caused by otosclerosis that has been confirmed through hearing tests and imaging, and if your inner ear function is healthy enough to benefit from surgery. Your ENT specialist will carefully evaluate your hearing, medical history, and overall ear health before recommending the procedure.
Most patients return home the same day. Mild dizziness or imbalance can occur for a few days, but this usually improves quickly. Many people resume normal daily activities within one to two weeks, though your physician may recommend avoiding heavy lifting, air travel, or water exposure for a short period.
Hearing improvement is often noticed gradually as the ear heals. Some patients experience improvement within a few weeks, while others notice continued gains over several months as swelling subsides and the ear fully recovers.
For most patients, stapedectomy provides long-term or permanent improvement in hearing. However, hearing can still change over time due to age-related factors or inner ear involvement. Regular follow-up and hearing evaluations help monitor long-term outcomes.
Yes, but surgery is typically performed on only one ear at a time. If both ears are affected, the second ear is usually considered after the first ear has fully healed and hearing results are stable.