Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the mainstay in the surgical treatment of sinusitis and nasal polyps, including bacterial, fungal, recurrent acute, and chronic sinus problems. Ample research supports its record of safety and success. FESS is a relatively recent surgical procedure that uses nasal endoscopes (using Hopkins rod lens technology) through the nostrils to avoid cutting the skin. FESS came into existence thru the pioneering work of Drs. Messerklinger and Stamberger (Graz, Austria). Other surgeons have made additional contributions (first published in USA by Kennedy in 1985).
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