Sialendoscopy — Minimally Invasive Care for Salivary Gland Disorders
The Sialendoscopy services in Bangalore provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for disorders affecting the major salivary glands, particularly the parotid and submandibular glands. Salivary gland stones, recurrent swelling, and inflammation can cause painful swelling, especially during meals, and may significantly affect daily life.
Sialendoscopy is an advanced, minimally invasive technique that uses a miniature endoscope to directly visualise the salivary duct, identify abnormalities, and treat obstructive conditions. Where appropriate, salivary stones can be removed while preserving the affected gland and its normal function.
Sialendoscopy is used in the management of salivary gland stones (sialolithiasis), ductal strictures and stenosis, recurrent obstructive sialadenitis, and other inflammatory or obstructive salivary gland disorders. Depending on the size, location, and nature of the obstruction, treatment may include endoscopic stone retrieval, ductal dilatation, ductal irrigation, or combined endoscopic-surgical approaches for larger or deeply located stones.
Where appropriate, gland-preserving treatment can help avoid or reduce the need for salivary gland removal. Patients undergo detailed clinical assessment and appropriate imaging to determine the location and extent of disease and select the most suitable treatment approach.
Our aim is to provide minimally invasive, gland-preserving treatment with faster recovery and restoration of normal salivary gland function wherever possible.
Conditions Treated
- Salivary Gland Stones (Sialolithiasis)
- Ductal Strictures
- Salivary Duct Stenosis
- Recurrent Obstructive Sialadenitis
- Inflammatory Salivary Gland Disorders
- Obstructive Salivary Gland Disorders
- Recurrent Salivary Gland Swelling
Procedures & Treatment
- Sialendoscopy
- Endoscopic Salivary Stone Retrieval
- Salivary Duct Dilatation
- Ductal Irrigation
- Combined Endoscopic–Surgical Stone Removal
- Gland-Preserving Salivary Gland Treatment