Ep. 203 Navigating Frontal Sinus Surgery with Dr. P.J. Wormald

How can new tools help you be successful in sinus surgery? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Peter-John “PJ” Wormald, Chair of Otolaryngology at Adelaide and Flinders Universities, delves into the complexities of frontal sinus surgery and innovative solutions for common surgical challenges with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS The surgeons discuss chronic frontal sinus disease, when to consider surgery, and optimal post-operative care. Dr. Wormald shares his surgical strategies, including the use of innovative technologies like Chitogel and 3D CT planning software for better surgical outcomes. He also touches on the challenges in training new surgeons and the potential for advances in medical simulation to improve surgical education. This thorough discussion offers insights into the latest techniques and innovations in sinus surgery. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:46 - Understanding Chronic Frontal Sinus Disease 07:57 - Approach to Sinus Surgery 13:27 - Antibiotic and Steroid Use in Sinus Treatment 18:23 - Patient Consultation and Decision Making 22:51 - Training the Next Generation of Surgeons 36:29 - Analyzing Surgical Factors & Predicting Surgical Outcomes 47:37 - Post-Operative Management 59:02 - Biologics and Long-Term Care 01:07:42 - Innovations in Surgical Training & Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES BackTable+ for ENT https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent PJ Wormald Profile https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/peterj.wormald Free Stryker Software for Windows https://www.dropbox.com/s/r4sodtqv221c5yk/Stryker%20Building%20Blocks%203.6.0%20Windows%20Setup%20-%20FESS%202022.exe?dl=0 Free Stryker Software for Mac https://www.dropbox.com/s/0iac9pmzdz0lqkz/Stryker%20Building%20Blocks%203.6.0%20macOS%20Setup%20-%20FESS%202022.dmg?dl=0