2025-01-07 18:46:00
U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance underwent minor sinus surgery on Friday at George Washington Hospital in Washington.
The surgery happened soon after he attended the Senate’s swearing-in ceremony. Media reports said that Vance had planned this surgery well in advance.
William Martin, Vance’s spokesperson, confirmed the news, saying, “The Vice President-elect planned the surgery long ago and will resume his routine a day after.”
Surgery Procedure
The procedure, which is termed Endoscopic Sinus Surgery or Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), is performed in most chronic sinus cases. The Cleveland Clinic indicates that this surgery takes approximately two hours; however, this can vary for every case.
This minimally invasive surgery is performed through an endoscope, a thin, rigid tube provided with a camera and light. It allows the patient to be operated upon without making an open incision into the skin, eliminating nasal polyps, tumours, and all obstructions in the nasal passages, including chronic sinus infections.
Recovery and Effect on Work
The surgery is unlikely to obstruct Vance’s upcoming responsibilities and duties, especially his swearing-in ceremony on January 20. Specialists say that any person who experiences this surgery can return to work within one week and resume normal functions within two weeks. However, it may take several months to feel fully recovered.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the primary aim of the surgery is to re-establish sinus drainage and to sort out recurrent symptoms that may arise from obstruction or infection.
VP-elect Set for Swift Recovery
Vance can expect to regain full health from the minor surgery, which will not affect his work. His people are upbeat regarding his speedy recovery to regular work.
