Dr. Archana Jhawar, 25+ years senior ENT surgeon in Navi Mumbai, provides endoscopic nasal polyp removal surgery (FESS) with precision instruments like microdebrider.
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:
Cost of nasal polyp surgery varies based on the factors such as hospital, choice of the room and extent of polyp etc.
As a Senior Consultant, I perform surgeries at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Navi Mumbai), which is empanelled with major insurance providers and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs).
Cashless Treatment: Major corporate and private insurance plans offer cashless hospitalization facilities at Kokilaben..
Transparency: The total cost is shared by hospital team prior to surgery.
Documentation Support: Our team provides assistance with the necessary clinical documentation for a smooth insurance approval process.
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.
Polyps can recur if underlying allergies or inflammation are not managed. With proper allergy control and regular follow-up after surgery, 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.
