Endoscopic septoplasty for Deviated nasal septum

Most people don’t think much about breathing, but for a lot of people with a deviated nasal septum, it can be a constant battle. When the thin wall that separates your nasal passages moves to one side, it makes one of the airways smaller. Because of this, you might have trouble breathing, a stuffy nose, snoring, or even sinus infections that happen a lot.

Endoscopic septoplasty is a newer type of surgery that is less invasive than older ones.

Endoscopic Septoplasty

During endoscopic septoplasty, the surgeon uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, to straighten a crooked nasal septum. This tool gives a clear, detailed view inside the nose, allowing the surgeon to make precise adjustments while minimizing harm to surrounding tissue.

Why Choose Endoscopic Septoplasty Instead of Traditional Septoplasty?

In traditional septoplasty, the surgeon works through the nostrils without a camera, relying on their eyes and instruments. While this method is effective, it can sometimes lead to more tissue damage, increased bleeding, and a longer recovery period.

Endoscopic septoplasty offers several advantages:

• Better visualization and accuracy
• Minimally invasive
• Faster recovery
• Less bleeding and discomfort

Who Should Get Endoscopic Septoplasty?

Endoscopic septoplasty may help people who:

• Have chronic nasal congestion or blockage.
• Gets frequent sinus infections.
• Difficult breathing through noses.
• Snore or have trouble sleeping because of a blocked nose.
• Have used nasal sprays and other medications without getting long-term relief.

What Will Happen During the Procedure?

Endoscopic septoplasty is performed under local or general anesthesia and typically takes up to 90 minutes. During the procedure, the surgeon straightens the nasal septum by removing or reshaping the bent sections. No external incisions are made in endoscopic surgery and patients usually discharged on the same day.

Getting Better and Taking Care of Yourself

Patient might experience mild discomfort, swelling or congestion, which gets better within few days. While nasal packing is sometimes used to control bleeding, newer techniques are now more common.

Most of the time, doctors say:

Lying down with your head up.

Not doing any hard work for at least a week.

Using saline sprays to keep the inside of the nose wet.

Going to follow-up visits to make sure everything is healing properly.

If you have ongoing trouble breathing through your nose or frequent sinus problems, consider speaking with an ENT specialist to find out if endoscopic septoplasty could help you.