Ep. 174 Advanced Navigation Systems for FESS: Enhancing Safety with Dr. Raj Sindwani

In this episode, Dr. Raj Sindwani, rhinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss advanced navigation systems, such as virtual reality (VR), to improve functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker ENT https://ent.stryker.com --- SYNPOSIS First, Dr. Sindwani shares how he combines pre-operative imaging data and navigation to plan successful surgeries. Then, he delves into features available in newer navigation systems, including target/anti-target technology, which notifies surgeons as their instruments approach critical structures. He covers topics relevant to navigation in clinical practice, including reimbursement, patient counseling, and troubleshooting in the OR. The episode concludes with a short conversation on the future of navigation-assisted FESS. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - When to Use Navigation 10:42 - Harnessing Augmented Reality for Better Surgical Planning 20:43 - Registering Landmarks with Navigation 22:27 - How Navigation Systems Enhance Surgical Education 27:53 - Navigation in Office-Based Procedures 35:05 - Troubleshooting Problems with Navigation Systems 42:25 - The Future of Navigation-Assisted FESS --- RESOURCES Stryker ENT Products: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/ent.html Dr. Sindwani’s Cleveland Clinic Profile: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/14102-raj-sindwani