What type of anesthesia is used?

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery has a documented success rate of 88% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your ENT Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

ENT Surgery · ENT

1-2.5 hours

Duration

0-1 days

Hospital Stay

2-4 weeks

Recovery

₹50,000+

Cost

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Endoscopic procedure to clear blocked sinus passages and restore normal sinus drainage

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