How has sinus surgery improved?
A greater understanding of the sinuses, together with new equipment and techniques, are producing more effective surgery and less discomfort for the patient. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) allows the surgeon to look for pathways of mucus flow and restore them with as little loss of mucous membrane as possible. The result is precise, less traumatic, minimally invasive surgery. This method promotes quicker healing and high levels of surgical success. Should you consider the new approach if you have had previous sinus surgery? Conventional operations were less successful because the procedures were destructive and not directly concerned with the function of the sinuses. Recent advances in diagnostic techniques and instrumentation enable the surgeons to concentrate on the areas most affected and preserve the surrounding structures. Many who were unhappy with the results of traditional surgery have been delighted with the new approach to treatment at the Sinus Surgery Centre. Wh
