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ReviewJournal of hand and microsurgery2025

Wide-awake local anaesthesia in bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel release Surgery: An efficient ergonomic approach.

Sean Yao Zu Kong, Hong Yu Rin, Darryl Ee Ming Chew, Yong Chiang Kang

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Review in Journal of hand and microsurgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Sean Yao Zu KongDuke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
Hong Yu RinDepartment of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Darryl Ee Ming ChewDepartment of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Yong Chiang KangDepartment of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) has advanced considerably since its introduction, providing a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. This review traces the history of ECTR, highlighting key advancements in techniques and variations. We compare the anatomical visualization between endoscopic and open approaches, particularly regarding nerve and tendon preservation. The role of Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) in ECTR is discussed, with a focus on its benefits in reducing postoperative pain and recovery time. Additionally, we present our approach to bilateral ECTR, illustrated through pictorial representations, demonstrating the advantages of this technique. We conclude that bilateral ECTR not only accelerates overall recovery but also has the potential to reduce overall healthcare costs.

Indexed as

Bilateral;Carpal tunnel;EndoscopicLocal anaesthesiaMinimally invasiveWide-awake

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PMID40376120
PMCPMC12076775

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