Dr. Archana Jhawar, 24+ years senior ENT surgeon in Navi Mumbai, provides endoscopic nasal polyp removal surgery in navi Mumbai (FESS) with precision instruments like microdebrider with a high success rate.
If you’ve been diagnosed with nasal polyps, suffering from a blocked nose, breathing through the mouth, or sinus infection recurring and are fed up with nasal spray and antibiotics, then endoscopic nasal polyp surgery can improve your nasal airflow and quality of life.
Dr Jhawar operates at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Koparkhairne and consults at Neoalta ENT Clinic in Vashi.
Nasal polyps are soft, benign swellings that develop inside the nose or sinuses. They often happen as a result of chronic inflammation or allergies. Polyp obstruct the natural airflow and drainage in your nasal passages, leading to repeated infections, snoring, and breathing difficulty.
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Anesthesia: Usually general anesthesia or local
Duration: 45–90 minutes depending on extent
Approach: Done through nostrils, o cuts on the face
Nose Polyp Surgery: With the help of nasal endoscopes, high-definition camera systems, microdebrider and FESS instruments, the polyps are safely removed and obstructed sinus drainage is opened.
Nasal packing could be temporarily inserted for 24-48 hours to manage bleeding.
Most of the patients are discharged home the same day or the next morning
You can learn more about FESS (functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Navi Mumbai)
If septum is deviated Endoscopic septoplasty procedure may be performed for better surgical exposure and to prevent recurrent sinusitis.
Patients should contact the ENT surgeon if they experience severe pain, persistent bleeding, signs of infection, or worsening symptoms after nasal polyp surgery.
Nasal Polyps have tendency to recur, especially in patients with allergies.
However most patient remain symptoms free for years, with:
No. It’s performed under anesthesia. You may feel mild stuffiness or nasal discharge for a few days.
Most people return to daily activities in 4 – 7 days. Complete healing takes about 2–3 weeks.
Nasal polyps tend to grow over time. Early surgical removal using endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) helps restore airflow and prevent complications. You can try nasal sprays and medications for temporary relief till you are waiting for your convenient time for surgery.
With proper allergy control and regular follow-up, most patients experience long-term relief. In some chronic allergic cases, recurrence can happen.
No, nasal polyp surgery is performed internally via the nostrils. Your external nose remains unchanged.
