Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating severe sinus disorders like chronic Sinusitis and Nasal & paranasal sinus polyposis, also known as endoscopic sinus surgery. This procedure is carried out through the nose to treat disorders of the paranasal sinuses and nasal polyps. The Surgery process will change depending on patient symptoms and the results of CT scan.
FESS & septoplasty are regularly used together to straighten the nasal septum & improve access to the sinuses located deeper within the nose.
Extended Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
EESS goes beyond traditional FESS to treat more complex diseases involving deeper or adjacent structures. This approach is used when conditions such as:
- Inverted papilloma
- Benign or malignant tumors
- Fungal sinusitis
- Frontal or sphenoid sinus disease
- Orbital or skull base extension
Inverted papilloma and air benign lesions
An inverted papilloma is a benign tumor that can be aggressive locally and develops in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
To confirm the diagnosis of an inverted papilloma based on concerning CT, MRI, or endoscopic appearance findings, a biopsy is typically conducted.
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
A minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy creates a new drainage channel for clear clogged tear ducts.
Endoscopic skull base surgery
A minimally invasive surgical procedure called as endoscopic skull base surgery which is used to remove tumors or other lesions from the brain or base of the skull. The procedure is carried out through the nostrils using an endoscope. Without removing a portion of the skull, the endoscope makes it possible to see inside the skull.
Endoscopic skull base surgery offers several advantages over open surgery, including a faster recovery, less pain and scarring, and shorter hospital stays.
Other Endoscopic Procedures
- Endoscopic repair of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea - this is Sealing of leaks in the cerebrospinal fluid from the nasal cavity
- Septoplasty
- Arterial ligations (sphenopalatine, ethmoidal, maxillary and external carotid) for epistaxis Surgery for tumours of the nose and PNS (paranasal sinuse )
- Coblation assisted turbinate procedures - Use coblation technology to reduce the size of enlarged turbinates and improve nasal airflow with minimal tissue damage.
