With modern technology, the Caldwell-Luc procedure can now be performed endoscopically through a small puncture through the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus.
This is a video demonstration of an endoscopic anterior ethmoidectomy.
The demonstration was performed by Dr. Ian Witterick from the University of Toronto.
The video was edited and produced by Michael Hawke MD
This short video shows how a powered micro 'SHAVER' can be used to cleanly and safely reduce the size of an enlarged middle turbinate prior to resection of its anterior third.
