- Retrospective study on 160 adults with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps
- Compared endoscopic sinus surgery vs. traditional open sinus surgery
- Endoscopic group experienced faster recovery, shorter surgery duration, and fewer complications
- Lower pain scores, improved inflammatory markers, immune function, sleep outcomes, and quality of life for endoscopic group
- Authors suggested nasal endoscopic surgery as a less invasive alternative with improved outcomes
Source: BMC Surgery