Preparing for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
You will be asked to do some things to prepare for surgery. Be sure to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions. If you have questions, call your doctor’s office.
Before Surgery
Follow your doctor’s instructions to prepare for surgery, including the following:
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Don’t take any medications containing aspirin or ibuprofen for 7 days before surgery.
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Tell your doctor about any medications, supplements, or herbal remedies you take. Ask if you should stop taking them before surgery.
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Arrange for an adult family member or friend to give you a ride home after surgery.
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Don’t drink or eat anything, including water, after midnight the night before your surgery.
Anesthesia
The anesthesiologist will talk to you before surgery. He or she will explain the type of anesthesia that will be used during surgery.
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General anesthesia puts you completely to sleep.
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Local anesthesia numbs just the surgical area.
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Monitored sedation makes you drowsy or slightly asleep but doesn’t put you into a deep sleep.
Risks and Complications
Endoscopic surgery has a high rate of success, but does carry the same risks as any other surgery. Problems may include:
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Infection
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Bruising
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Excessive bleeding
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Altered sense of taste or smell
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Spinal fluid leakage (very rare)
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Injury to the eye (very rare)
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Date Last Reviewed:
1/15/2007
Date Last Modified:
2/14/2008