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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Speeds Recovery

A retrospective study comparing endoscopic and traditional open sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps found shorter operative times, fewer complications, and improved outcomes associated with the endoscopic technique.

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    - Retrospective study on 160 adults with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps - Compared endoscopic sinus surgery vs. traditional open sinus surgery - Endoscopic group experienced faster recovery, shorter surgery duration, and fewer complications - Lower pain scores, improved inflammatory markers, immune function, sleep outcomes, and quality of life for endoscopic group - Authors suggested nasal endoscopic surgery as a less invasive alternative with improved outcomes

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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Speeds Recovery

A retrospective study comparing endoscopic and traditional open sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps found shorter operative times, fewer complications, and improved outcomes associated with the endoscopic technique.

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • June 13, 2025

  • 3 min

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