Sinus Surgery in Istanbul
Endoscopic surgery for chronic sinusitis that medication no longer controls.
Who sinus surgery is for
The sinuses are air-filled spaces around the nose that drain through narrow channels. When those channels stay blocked, infections linger and return: facial pressure and pain, a nose that never fully clears, thick discharge, a reduced sense of smell, and courses of antibiotics that help, until the next episode.
Surgery becomes a reasonable question when chronic sinusitis persists despite proper medical treatment. Endoscopic sinus surgery (often called FESS) reopens the natural drainage pathways so the sinuses can ventilate and clear themselves again. It is performed entirely through the nostrils, with no external cuts and no change to the nose's appearance.
What to expect at your first visit
Dr. Teker examines your nose and the sinus openings endoscopically and reviews any imaging you already have; where imaging is needed, he will tell you exactly what and why. Just as importantly, he checks the neighbouring causes that keep sinuses blocked, a deviated septum among them, because treating the sinuses while ignoring the cause invites the problem back.
You leave knowing whether your case is one that medication can still manage, or one where surgery genuinely helps, and if so, exactly what the operation would involve.
How Dr. Teker approaches sinus surgery
Twenty-five years of ENT practice have made one thing clear: sinus surgery succeeds when it is precise and conservative. Dr. Teker's aim is to restore the sinuses' own drainage with as little intervention as the anatomy allows: opening what is blocked, preserving what works. The examination, the plan and the operation are his personally, and follow-up continues until healing is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need surgery for sinusitis?
Most sinus infections are treated with medication, and surgery is only discussed when chronic sinusitis persists despite proper medical treatment. The examination establishes which situation is yours, and Dr. Teker will tell you plainly if surgery is not needed.
Will sinus surgery change how my nose looks?
No. Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed entirely through the nostrils, without external incisions, and does not alter the nose's appearance.
What happens after the operation?
Healing and follow-up differ with the extent of surgery, so Dr. Teker explains your specific aftercare personally. Follow-up visits continue until the sinuses have healed properly.
Can sinusitis come back after surgery?
Surgery reopens drainage pathways; it does not change conditions like allergy that can cause inflammation. Dr. Teker discusses what surgery can and cannot address in your case before any decision is made.
Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Cenk Teker, ENT Specialist · July 2026
Ready when you are
Consultations are held at Dr. Cenk Teker Clinic in Bakırköy, weekdays 9:00–17:00 and Saturdays until 15:00.