Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
What is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a modern surgical method performed through the nose, without an incision, to treat chronic sinusitis and other structural problems that block the sinus tracts. This procedure is performed with the help of an endoscope, a thin and lighted camera, and allows access to problem areas with high precision.
In Which Cases Is It Applied? Endoscopic sinus surgery is generally preferred in chronic sinusitis cases that do not respond to medication or in the following cases:
Surgery Process and Recovery Endoscopic sinus surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes 1–2 hours. No incision is made outside the nose; The entire procedure is performed through the nose, which speeds up the healing process and leaves no scars. There may be slight bleeding, nasal congestion and a feeling of pressure after the surgery; these effects usually subside within a few days.
Patients can usually return to their daily lives within a few days. The full recovery process varies between 2-4 weeks. The intranasal cleaning and healing process is closely monitored by the specialist with follow-up checks.
Advantages of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
A Permanent Solution That Improves Your Quality of Life Chronic sinus problems are an important health problem that negatively affects daily life. Endoscopic sinus surgery offers a permanent and effective solution to these problems, significantly improving the quality of life of patients.
In Which Cases Is It Applied? Endoscopic sinus surgery is generally preferred in chronic sinusitis cases that do not respond to medication or in the following cases:
- Chronic sinusitis (lasting longer than 12 weeks)
- Polyptic sinusitis (nasal polyp formation)
- Recurrent sinus infections
- Nasal congestion and difficulty breathing
- Headache, feeling of pressure in the facial area
- Fungal infections or cysts in the sinuses
- Structural problems of the sinuses (narrow or blocked channels)
Surgery Process and Recovery Endoscopic sinus surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes 1–2 hours. No incision is made outside the nose; The entire procedure is performed through the nose, which speeds up the healing process and leaves no scars. There may be slight bleeding, nasal congestion and a feeling of pressure after the surgery; these effects usually subside within a few days.
Patients can usually return to their daily lives within a few days. The full recovery process varies between 2-4 weeks. The intranasal cleaning and healing process is closely monitored by the specialist with follow-up checks.
Advantages of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- No external incision, no scars
- High-resolution imaging allows for precise intervention
- Less pain and faster recovery
- Preventing recurrent infections
- Relieving nasal congestion and facial pain
- Regaining the sense of smell
A Permanent Solution That Improves Your Quality of Life Chronic sinus problems are an important health problem that negatively affects daily life. Endoscopic sinus surgery offers a permanent and effective solution to these problems, significantly improving the quality of life of patients.
