Indications for and Extent of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Guidelines and the Evidence

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: 408A

Lead Presenter(s)

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Katie M. Phillips, MD

Associate Professor
University of CincinnatiDept of Otolaryngology
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Ahmad R. Sedaghat, MD

Professor
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

In this expert lecture, we will review indications for the performance of ESS and its extent for CRS that are described, discussed or recommended in nationally and internationally recognized guideline documents and position papers from the American Rhinologic Society (International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis [ICAR:RS]), the European Rhinologic Society (European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps [EPOS]) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the recommendations of nationally and internationally recognized guideline documents and position papers on appropriateness criteria for performance of endoscopic sinus surgery as well as determining its extent.
Understand the existing scientific evidence that supports appropriateness criteria for performance of endoscopic sinus surgery as well as determining its extent.
Accurately and proficiently apply guideline-based and evidence-based principles to make recommendations for or against endoscopic sinus surgery (and its extent) to patients while also being able to recognize when these principles are misrepresented.