Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal, ENT Surgeon associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, is explaining about Endoscopic sinus & Skull Base Surgeries. He has performed more than 150 surgeries alone in the past year. His areas of interest are Balloon Sinuplasty, Minimal Access Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base surgeries, Sleep Surgery and Endoscopic Adenoidectomy.
Endoscopic Sinus surgery is a procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses. This surgery is performed through the nostrils, thus does not involve cutting through the skin.
Skull Base surgery is minimally invasive surgery to evaluate, diagnose and treat benign or cancerous growths in the brain (on the underside). A special instruments inserted through the skull’s natural openings.