The basic setup for endoscopic ethmoidectomy includes three different angled endoscopes, small CCD camera, which can be coupled directly to the endoscope, a monitor television, a good light source and a U-matic cassette tape recorder. Good control of bleeding is the prerequisite for a successful surgery.
Small surgical instruments, which can be used in the ethmoid sinus together with an endoscope are available. A special instruments are necessary for clearance of diseases at the nasofrontal duct and fontanelle areas, that can be visualized under a 70 degree angled vision endoscope.