Endoscopic Sinus Surgical Tower:
endoscopic sinus surgery, sometimes
called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally
invasive procedure to treat problems in the sinuses.
o Endoscopic sinus surgery is an outpatient procedure performed
while the patient is asleep under general anesthesia.
o Endoscopic surgery may be used to remove nasal polyps and
tumors, treat chronic sinus infections, and address other types
of sinus problems.
o The doctor uses a device called an endoscope, along with other
tools, to access and treat the problem area through the nostrils.
o Minor bleeding, pain, congestion, discharge and fatigue are
common after the surgery, but should go away in one to three
weeks.