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Keys to FESS: Intra-Op Pearls for Optimizing Outcomes in Sinus Surgery

with Dr. Dennis Tang

The best approach to sinus surgery is the one tailored to the patient in front of you. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, guest host Dr. Satyan Sreenath, rhinologist and Assistant Professor at Indiana University, and Dr. Dennis Tang, rhinologist and Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai, discuss advanced surgical techniques and post-operative management strategies in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).

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Keys to FESS: Intra-Op Pearls for Optimizing Outcomes in Sinus Surgery with Dr. Dennis Tang on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Ep 256 Keys to FESS: Intra-Op Pearls for Optimizing Outcomes in Sinus Surgery with Dr. Dennis Tang

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2026, January 13). Ep. 256 – Keys to FESS: Intra-Op Pearls for Optimizing Outcomes in Sinus Surgery [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Satyan Sreenath

Dr. Satyan Sreenath is an otolaryngologist at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Dennis Tang

Dr. Dennis Tang is an otolaryngologist practicing at Cedar-Sinai in Los Angeles, California.

Synopsis

The conversation covers the latest practices in intraoperative maneuvers, the use of bioabsorbable materials, and the contentious topic of middle turbinate resections. They review patient cases, surgical approaches, and provide insights into optimizing patient outcomes. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of individualized care tailored to specific chronic sinusitis phenotypes and patient-specific factors.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:28 - Case Study #1: CRSsNP with Nasal Congestion
04:59 - Factors Influencing Minimal vs. Maximal Surgery
14:23 - Case Study #2: Severe Nasal Polyposis
27:56 - Debating the Use of Packing in Sinus Surgery
40:24 - Scrutinizing Overhead Costs in Patient Care
42:45 - FESS Postoperative Care
43:54 - Evolving Biomaterials in Sinus Surgery
49:46 - The Debate on Middle Turbinectomy
50:46 - Middle Turbinate Management Strategies
01:13:17 - Concluding Thoughts on Surgical Practices

Resources

Dr. Satyan Sreenath
https://iuhealth.org/find-providers/provider/satyan-b-sreenath-md-1821999

Dr. Dennis Tang
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/provider/dennis-tang-3316614.html

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