This medical animation describes the functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), or commonly known as sinus surgery, is minimally invasive surgical procedure for serious sinus conditions. Medical professional use the term “functional” because the surgery is done to restore how your sinuses work, or function.

Healthcare providers use nasal endoscopes — thin tubes with lights and lens — to ease your sinus symptoms without making incisions in or around your nose. Studies show between 80 % and 90% of people who’ve had this surgery feel it solved their sinus issues.

How is functional endoscopic surgery performed?
A decongestant medication is inserted in your nose, followed by a nasal endoscopy. An injection of a numbing solution is inserted into your nose, and the endoscope is inserted gently. Surgical tools are used alongside the endoscope to remove bone, diseased tissue or polyps that may be blocking your sinuses.

Most functional endoscopic surgeries last about two hours.

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