Is endoscopic sinus surgery painful

Update Date: 2021-04-12 Source: Network

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There are many types of diseases that can be diagnosed and treated by endoscopic sinus surgery. Sinusitis and nasal polyps are typical cases. Because the nasal cavity is more sensitive, patients are worried about too much pain. Let's take a look at the pain of endoscopic surgery.

Is endoscopic sinus surgery painful

First of all: nasal endoscopic surgery can use general anesthesia, can reduce too much pain. The scope of diagnosis and treatment of endoscopic minimally invasive technology: sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal structural abnormalities, nasal septum deviation, nasal septum perforation, nasal cavity and sinus tumors. Recently, the scope of application of endoscopic sinus surgery has been extended to orbital, lacrimal duct and anterior skull base diseases.

Secondly, endoscopic minimally invasive surgery as a non-invasive, painless ultra minimally invasive therapy. Through the visual camera system of nasal endoscope, it can go deep into the hidden part of the nasal cavity, so that doctors can know the lesion like the palm of their fingers, and quickly remove the lesion completely. In the whole process, the visual field is clear at a glance, so that the operation can achieve a more precise effect, and the operation can be carried out to the previously difficult area. It avoids the malpractice of traditional surgery and changes into a functional surgery with the function of protecting the nasal tissue and structure.

Finally: minimally invasive surgery, does not need from the face and nose surgery, the entire operation is carried out in the nasal cavity. Minimal trauma, with no injury, no pain, quick postoperative recovery and other advantages, will not affect the life of patients.

matters needing attention

Semi liquid diet (such as porridge, milk, milk powder, noodle soup, etc.) and semi sitting position are recommended after local anesthesia and 6 hours awake after general anesthesia. If general anesthesia is used, water and food should be forbidden six hours after operation.