Is sphenoid sinus surgery minimally invasive?
Oct 15, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
If the lesion of sphenoid sinusitis is limited in extent, treatment under medical guidance with functional endoscopic sinus surgery is considered minimally invasive. However, if the sphenoid sinusitis involves extensive lesions, a lateral rhinotomy may be performed, which is not minimally invasive. Lateral rhinotomy involves a relatively large incision and is suitable for patients with widespread sinus disease; it does not qualify as a minimally invasive procedure.
Generally speaking, whether sphenoid sinusitis surgery is minimally invasive depends on the severity of the condition and the surgical approach used. When the condition is mild and treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery, it is usually minimally invasive. However, if the condition is more severe or requires a lateral rhinotomy, the procedure may not be minimally invasive. The details are as follows:
If the sphenoid sinusitis involves a limited area and is treated under medical guidance via functional endoscopic sinus surgery, the procedure is considered minimally invasive. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery uses an endoscope and precision instruments to remove diseased tissue, offering advantages such as minimal tissue damage, faster recovery, and minimal invasiveness, making it suitable for sphenoid sinusitis with localized lesions.
If the sphenoid sinusitis is extensive and treated with a lateral rhinotomy, the surgery is not minimally invasive. Lateral rhinotomy involves a relatively large incision and is typically used for patients with widespread sinus disease; thus, it does not qualify as a minimally invasive procedure.
After surgery, it is important to maintain healthy dietary habits and avoid consuming irritating "trigger foods" such as seafood, Chinese chives, and mushrooms to promote recovery.
