--- title: "Surgery" description: "Concise and exam-focused ENT surgery notes covering common procedures, indications, steps, instruments, and complications." source: "The ENT Resident" author: "Dr. Mausumi Das" canonical_url: "https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/category/surgery" --- # Surgery Concise and exam-focused ENT surgery notes covering common procedures, indications, steps, instruments, and complications. ## Welcome to the Surgery section of ENT! This page provides high-yield, concept-driven notes on **surgical topics in ENT**, curated specifically for **MBBS and ENT students** preparing for exams and clinical practice. ### What Does ENT Surgery Include? ENT surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures involving the **ear**, **nose**, **throat**, and **head & neck**. A sound knowledge of surgical anatomy, indications, operative steps, and complications is essential for both academic and clinical success. **Key ENT surgeries** include: - Tonsillectomy - Tracheostomy - Tympanoplasty - Myringotomy and Grommet insertion - Caldwell-Luc operation - Septoplasty and FESS - Microlaryngeal surgery - Neck dissection - Thyroid and parotid surgeries Understanding these procedures not only helps in **viva exams and practicals**, but also builds a foundation for **future surgical training**. --- Here you'll find focused notes on: - **Indications and contraindications** - **Surgical anatomy** - **Instruments used** - **Operative steps** - **Post-op care and complications** - **Clinical tips and exam pearls** All notes are organized for **quick revision**, **clear concepts**, and **maximum retention**. Get ready to ace your surgical viva and enter the OT with confidence! ## Notes in this Category - [Canal wall Down VS Canal wall Up Mastoidectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/canal-wall-down-up-mastoidectomy.md): Key differences between Canal wall down and Canal wall up Mastoidectomy. - [Complications of Mastoidectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/complications-mastoidectomy.md): ENT notes on Complications of Mastoidectomy - Intraoperative and Postoperative. - [Complications of Tracheostomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tracheostomy-complications.md): ENT notes on Complications of Tracheostomy. - [Cortical Mastoidectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/cortical-mastoidectomy.md): ENT notes on Cortical Mastoidectomy - Definition, Aims, Indications, Contraindications, Procedure and Post operative care. - [Decannulation](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/decannulation.md): ENT notes on Decannulation. - [Inside out VS Outside in Mastoidectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/inside-out-outside-in-mastoidectomy.md): Key differences between Inside out and Outside in Mastoidectomy. - [Modified Radical Mastoidectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/modified-radical-mastoidectomy.md): ENT notes on Modified Radical Mastoidectomy - Definition, Aims, Indications, Contraindications, Procedure and Post operative care. - [Myringotomy with Grommet Insertion](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/myringotomy-grommet-insertion.md): ENT notes on Myringotomy with Grommet Insertion - Indications, Contraindications, Procedure, Postoperative care, and Complications. - [Paradise Criteria for Tonsillectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/paradise-criteria-tonsillectomy.md): ENT notes on Paradise Criteria for Tonsillectomy. - [Post Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage - Primary, Reactionary and Secondary Hemorrhage](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/post-tonsillectomy-hemorrhage-reactionary-secondary.md): ENT notes on Post Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage - Primary, Reactionary and Secondary. - [Radical Mastoidectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/radical-mastoidectomy.md): ENT notes on Radical Mastoidectomy - Definition, Aims, Indications, Contraindications, Procedure and Post operative care. - [Rose Position](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/rose-position.md): ENT notes on Rose Position. - [Tonsillectomy Part 1 - Definition, Indications and Contraindications](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tonsillectomy-indications-definition-contraindications.md): ENT notes on Tonsillectomy - Definition, Indications, Contraindications. - [Tonsillectomy Part 2 - Tonsillectomy Techniques - Hot & Cold Methods](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tonsillectomy-techniques-methods.md): ENT notes on Tonsillectomy Techniques - Hot & Cold Methods. - [Tonsillectomy Part 3 - Hot Tonsillectomy vs Interval Tonsillectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tonsillectomy-types-hot-interval.md): ENT notes on Tonsillectomy Types - Hot Tonsillectomy vs Interval Tonsillectomy. - [Tonsillectomy Part 4 - Procedure & Post operative care](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tonsillectomy-procedure-postop-care.md): ENT notes on Tonsillectomy - Procedure & Post operative care. - [Tonsillectomy Part 5 - Complications of Tonsillectomy](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tonsillectomy-complications.md): ENT notes on Tonsillectomy Complications - immediate and delayed complications. - [Tracheostomy - Definition, Indications, Contraindications & Types](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tracheostomy-definition-types-indications-contraindications.md): ENT notes on Tracheostomy - Definition, Indications, Contraindications, Types, Advantages, Disadvantages and Functions. - [Tracheostomy - Procedure, Steps & Postoperative care](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tracheostomy-procedure-steps-postoperative-care.md): ENT notes on Tracheostomy - Procedure, Steps & Postoperative care. - [Tympanoplasty Part 1 - Definition, Types, Grafts, Indications, Contraindications](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tympanoplasty-types-indications-contraindications.md): ENT notes on Tympanoplasty - definitions, types, graft materials, indications, contraindications and preoperative evaluation. - [Tympanoplasty Part 2 - Approaches, Techniques, Steps & Complications](https://www.theentresident.com/ent-notes-lectures/tympanoplasty-approaches-techniques-steps.md): ENT notes on surgical approaches, Underlay and Overlay grafting, surgical steps and complications of Tympanoplasty - for MBBS and ENT students. --- ## About This Category Surgery is one of the free ENT note categories published by The ENT Resident. 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