Why Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is Now the Preferred Approach

What is endoscopic sinus surgery?

Endoscopic sinus surgery uses a small camera (endoscope) inserted through the nostrils to treat sinus disease.

This approach allows surgeons to operate without external facial incisions.

Conditions treated with endoscopic surgery

• Chronic sinusitis

• Nasal polyps

• Sinus tumors

• Fungal sinusitis

• Cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Advantages

Compared with traditional surgery:

• No external scars

• Faster recovery

• More precise surgery

• Preservation of normal tissue

Recovery

Most patients return to normal activity within 1–2 weeks, although healing inside the sinuses continues for several weeks.

Source: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines; EPOS 2020.