My-ENT

Procedure

Skull base surgery operating environment for complex endoscopic ENT care.

Skull base surgery

Skull base surgery covers procedures for selected lesions at the interface of the nose, sinuses, orbit, and brain base. Treatment planning is multidisciplinary, often involving ENT, neurosurgery, and other specialist teams to match the approach to the condition and patient needs.

Indications

When this may be discussed

  • Sinonasal or skull base lesions requiring specialist endoscopic assessment.
  • Conditions where disease extends near critical orbital or intracranial structures.
  • Selected pituitary or anterior skull base pathways requiring collaborative planning.
  • Complex recurrent disease after prior surgery or treatment elsewhere.
  • Cases where multidisciplinary review supports a skull base operative approach.

What to expect

Before and on the day

Patients undergo detailed consultation, imaging review, and multidisciplinary discussion to decide whether surgery is suitable. The operative plan, expected hospital stay, and follow-up sequence are explained in plain language. Depending on the condition, surgery may be undertaken with co-surgeons from neurosurgery or related specialties.

Post-operative care

Post-operative care

Recovery after any surgical procedure requires careful attention to the instructions provided by your treating surgeon. These instructions are tailored to your specific procedure and individual circumstances and should be followed precisely. If you have questions about your recovery, or if you experience symptoms that concern you, contact the rooms directly during business hours on 02 9247 1762. After hours, if you have an urgent concern, please present to your nearest emergency department.

Recovery

Recovery overview

Recovery varies significantly depending on diagnosis and operative extent. Patients are monitored closely, with structured outpatient follow-up, endoscopic review, and coordinated care across involved specialties. Return-to-activity timing is tailored to the individual pathway.

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