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FESS Surgery
What is FESS Surgery?
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) restores normal sinus drainage using a thin endoscope, avoiding external incisions. It is the gold-standard treatment for chronic sinusitis that has not responded to medication.
Helpful Reading
Learn more about common ENT conditions, treatment planning, and recovery advice in the blog.
Browse ENT blog postsCommon Symptoms & Indications
- Chronic nasal congestion lasting more than 12 weeks
- Facial pressure or pain around the eyes and forehead
- Recurrent sinus infections
- Thick nasal discharge
- Reduced sense of smell
Dr. Dhar's Approach
Endoscopic restoration of sinus drainage under general anaesthesia. Dr. Dhar uses a 0° or 30° rigid endoscope to directly visualise and clear obstructed sinus openings with minimal tissue disruption.
What to Expect
Day-care or short-stay procedure. Nasal packing is removed within 24–48 hours. Most patients return to normal activity within one week.