FCOM 2025: Endoscopic Salivary Gland Surgery

Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized the management of salivary gland disorders, offering effective, gland-preserving alternatives to traditional surgery. This interactive, case-based session will explore the evolving role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and obstructive salivary conditions. A panel of experts from both academic and private practice settings will highlight practical strategies for managing salivary stones, autoimmune sialoadenitis, and recurrent infections using sialoendoscopy, transoral, and combined open-endoscopic approaches. Attendees will gain insights into patient selection, procedural decision-making, and the integration of endoscopic tools into comprehensive salivary care. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: - Apply a case-based framework to optimize the diagnosis and management of non-neoplastic salivary gland lesions in adults and children. -Demonstrate how sialoendoscopy enhances both diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic precision in managing inflammatory and obstructive salivary gland disorders. - Implement a stepwise, minimally invasive approach to salivary stone management that prioritizes gland preservation through endoscopic and transoral techniques.