General information for patients at Sachi Hospital, Maninagar, Ahmedabad. It is not a diagnosis or a promise of a particular result. Reviewed by the Sachi Hospital medical team · September 2026.
Why people come in
- Complex or recurrent sinus disease where image guidance adds safety
- Anatomy that is difficult to follow with the endoscope alone
- Selected revision sinus procedures
Possible causes
Previous surgery, extensive disease or unusual sinus anatomy can make landmarks harder to see. Navigation uses a scan to help the surgeon stay oriented. The decision is made after examination, not from a video or advertisement.
How this is assessed
Dr. Dipen Thakkar reviews your symptoms, endoscopy and scan. He will say whether navigation-assisted surgery, standard FESS, or non-surgical care is appropriate.
Treatment options
- Medical treatment when surgery is not indicated
- FESS without navigation when the anatomy is straightforward
- Navigation-assisted surgery for selected complex procedures
Diagnosis and treatment depend on an individual consultation. A page cannot decide that you need a procedure.
When to seek urgent care
- Trouble breathing, or swelling around the eye with fever
- Nosebleed that does not stop with simple pressure
- Sudden hearing loss, or a severe ear injury
- A child who is struggling to breathe or is unusually drowsy
Call +91 90810 99957. Do not use the website form for these symptoms.
What to expect at the visit
Ask whether navigation is useful in your case. A CT-based plan is part of image-guided surgery when that route is chosen.
Doctor: Dr. Dipen Thakkar, ENT Surgeon. Department page