Strengths and Limitations
Our study is confined to a single institution due to the novel technology and related resource limitations, however, all pediatric Otolaryngologists interviewed in our study had substantial clinical experience with the 3D endoscopic technology. Our study offers new and diverse insight as the first to evaluate 3D endoscopy use in regular pediatric Otolaryngology practice. With increased 3D endoscopy resource access, quantitative evaluation of patient outcomes can serve to further clarify the precise role of 3D endoscopy in pediatric Otolaryngology surgery. Moreover, a subsequent cost analysis of 3D endoscopy use could better elucidate the innovative technology’s role in publicly funded healthcare models.