A Comparative Study of Inferior Turbinectomy using Different Surgical Methods: A Study Conducted in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Introduction: This study assesses the efficacy and safety of Total Turbinectomy, Partial Turbinectomy, and Microdebrider Turbinoplasty in treating inferior turbinate hypertrophy. Methodology: Conducted at the Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care & Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam, the retrospective analysis involved 120 patients, divided into three groups based on the surgical technique employed. Results: Total Turbinectomy provided the highest nasal airway improvement (85%) but also the highest complication rates. Conversely, Microdebrider Turbinoplasty, with the lowest improvement rate (75%), had the fewest complications, suggesting a safer profile. Conclusion: While Total Turbinectomy is more effective at improving airway functionality, its higher risk of complications makes Microdebrider Turbinoplasty a safer alternative for those with less severe symptoms or higher-risk aversions. Recommendation: Surgical choices should align with individual patient needs and risk profiles to optimize safety and effectiveness.