Uncinectomy: Stammberger or swing-door technique?

Uncinectomy is the first step performed in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The technique of performing uncinectomy by various methods depends on training and personal preferences. A postal survey of 585 practising British otorhinolaryngologists has revealed no significant difference in the various techniques of uncinectomies described by Stammberger and the swing-door technique (Wormald). Most surgeons are comfortable with the various techniques of uncinectomy, although the Stammberger technique (45.20%) appears to be easier compared to swing-door (37.34%). The postoperative complications including any comments have been recorded. The aim of this study was to determine which technique of uncinectomy (Stammberger, swing-door) was well advocated by the UK otorhinolaryngologists in FESS.