Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY

What is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a surgical procedure performed to improve sinus drainage and restore ventilation in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Functional endoscopic sinus surgery aims to open the natural sinus drainage pathways and remove obstructions using an endoscope for visualization.

Who is a good candidate for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

Patients with chronic sinus infections, inflammation, nasal obstruction, facial pain/pressure are candidates for functional endoscopic sinus surgery.

How is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery performed?

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery uses small endoscopes and instruments inserted via the nostrils to visualize the blocked sinuses directly.

Obstructing tissue and bone can be precisely removed while preserving healthy structures.

FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY

What is recovery like after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?

For functional endoscopic surgery alone, most patients can resume work within 3-4 days. Some patients have other procedures simultaneously, such as septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Patients having multiple procedures may need a week off work.

FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY

What are the benefits?

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is very effective at relieving the symptoms of chronic sinusitis, such as:

  • Facial pain
  • Congestion
  • Infection
  • Headache

Let’s get you back to breathing well again.

Don’t let chronic sinus and nasal infections take control of your life. Book your consultation today for lasting relief.

Meet the team

Atkins Sinus Expert Care is committed to providing personalized care, cutting-edge equipment, and a level of experience you won't find elsewhere.

  • James Atkins, MD

    Sinus Specialist, Founder of Atkins Expert Sinus Care

  • James M. Ferris, PA

    Physician Assistant

Your first visit with us

  • Step 1

    Book your visit

    Book through our online patient portal and let us know some of the symptoms you’re experiencing.

  • Step 2

    Visit our office

    Dr. Atkins will review your symptoms at your visit and decide what diagnostic tests are needed to get to the root of your problem.

  • Step 3

    Care plan

    Once the diagnostic tests are done, Dr. Atkins will review them and make a plan of care for you. At that time, he will discuss whether you are a candidate for one of our procedures.

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