Does fess surgery hurt?

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is performed in a hospital or surgery center setting. Also, FESS can be performed in the office for certain patients. General/local anesthesia will be given so you’ll experience no pain during the FESS procedure.

How long does it take to recover from FESS surgery?

You will probably be able to return to work or school in about 1 week and to your normal routine in about 3 weeks. But this varies with your job and the extent of your surgery. Most people feel normal in 1 to 2 months. You will have to visit your doctor regularly for 3 to 4 months after your surgery.

Are you awake during FESS?

Conscious sedation In highly motivated patients, selected FESS cases can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation (monitored anesthesia care, MAC).

Do you need a catheter for sinus surgery?

Under general anesthesia, a temporary tube is inserted into your mouth/throat to maintain your breathing. If the planned surgery is for more than 3 hours duration, a urinary catheter may also be placed while you are asleep. It is usually removed in before you leave the recovery room.

Will I have a breathing tube during sinus surgery?

Patients will be maintained with endotracheal tube during the septal surgery. Presence of blood in trachea will be evaluated on a scale and it is defined as the level of presence of blood on glottis-trachea and distal trachea.