Assessment of the Quality of Stapedotomy Videos on YouTube Using the IVORY Grading System
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, vol.139, pp.23-26, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 139
- Publication Date: 2025
- Doi Number: 10.1017/s0022215124001014
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.23-26
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective This study aimed is to analyse the quality of stapedotomy videos as an educational tool and to test the feasibility of the IVORY grading system (IVORY-GS) in an otological procedure.Methods YouTube was searched using the terms "stapedectomy", "stapedotomy" and "otosclerosis surgery." Video length, upload date, view count and likes were evaluated. The included videos were scored according to the IVORY-GS.Results Sixty-seven videos were evaluated. The mean IVORY-GS total score was 21.8. Video scores were higher in the ethics part. Case presentation items got the lowest scores in total. The total score showed a significantly positive correlation with like counts. No significant correlation was found between the total score and view count and video age.Conclusion The educational quality of most of the stapedotomy videos on YouTube is insufficient. The IVORY-GS is a comprehensive guideline in the otorhinolaryngology field. However, it may require some modifications based on the type of surgery.