Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

What is FESS?

It is a surgical treatment of sinusitis and nasal polyps, including bacterial, fungal and chronic sinus problems. FESS takes help of nasal endoscopes to unblock the sinus openings into the nose and restore drainage of the paranasal sinuses.

Why FESS?

To prevent the sinus pain and infection. Sinusitis occurs when, the lining of the sinuses become infected which blocks the sinus openings.

FESS offers several benefits:

  • It doesn't affect healthy tissue
  • It minimizes bleeding and scarring
  • It is often a non-invasive medical procedure
  • It is conducted quicker with better results