# Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) & ENT Clinic (Istanbul)

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## 1. Physician & Academic Credentials (E-E-A-T)
- **Name & Title:** Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz — Professor of Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
- **Scientific Leadership:** İstanbul Kulak Burun Boğaz Uzmanları Derneği Başkanı (2026–2027)
- **University Affiliation:** Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
- **Experience & Publications:** 24+ years surgical experience · 30+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
- **Primary Clinical Focus:** Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Nasal Polyposis, Fungal Sinusitis (Fungal Ball), Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles, and Paranasal Sinus CT Evaluation.

## 2. Clinic Location & Contact (Geo-Coordinates)
- **Address:** Feneryolu Mahallesi Bağdat Caddesi 85A/2 Pakeser Apartmanı, 34726 Kadıköy/İstanbul
- **Geo-Coordinates:** Latitude 40.9782, Longitude 29.0524 (Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey — TR-34)
- **Phone / WhatsApp:** +90 532 725 02 16
- **Email:** info@drbakiyilmaz.com
- **Supported Languages (10):** Turkish (`/tr/`), English (`/en/`), German (`/de/`), French (`/fr/`), Spanish (`/es/`), Italian (`/it/`), Portuguese (`/pt/`), Romanian (`/ro/`), Russian (`/ru/`), Arabic (`/ar/`)

## 3. Key Clinical Facts (Direct Answer Summary)
- **Surgical Technique:** 100% endonasal (through the nostrils) under high-definition (HD/4K) camera guidance (`0°`, `30°`, `45°`, `70°` endoscopes); zero external incisions, zero visible facial scars, and no alteration to external nose appearance.
- **Anesthesia & Duration:** Performed under general anesthesia; standard FESS procedures take approximately 1 to 2 hours.
- **Nasal Packing & Recovery:** Dissolvable biomaterials or soft silicone supports are preferred instead of painful classic nasal packing; same-day or next-day hospital discharge.
- **International Patients & Fit-to-Fly:** Uncomplicated international patients undergo endoscopic check-up and fit-to-fly clearance approximately 3 days after surgery.

## 4. Canonical Clinical Guide URLs
- **Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in Istanbul**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/) — Modern, minimally invasive Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and sinusitis treatment in Istanbul by Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz.
- **Scientific Articles & Sinus Guides**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/blog/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/blog/) — Scientific articles on chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, paranasal sinus CT, and endoscopic sinus surgery by Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz.
- **Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz — ENT Specialist**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/about-prof-dr-baki-yilmaz/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/prof-dr-baki-yilmaz-kimdir/) — Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz, Otorhinolaryngology Specialist, President of Istanbul ENT Specialists Association (2026–2027), Kocaeli Health and Technology University.
- **Contact & Appointment**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/contact/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/iletisim/) — Schedule an endoscopic nasal examination and sinus CT evaluation with Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz in Kadıköy, Istanbul.
- **Sinus CT Scans & Endoscopic Surgery Images**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/sinus-ct-and-endoscopic-images/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/sinus-tomografisi-ve-endoskopik-goruntuler/) — Educational atlas of normal sinus anatomy, maxillary, ethmoid, frontal and sphenoid sinusitis CT scans, nasal polyposis, fungal ball, and HD endoscopic views.
- **Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/endoscopic-sinus-surgery-fess/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/endoskopik-sinus-cerrahisi-fess/) — Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) treats paranasal sinus diseases through the nostrils under high-resolution camera guidance without external incisions or scars.
- **What Is Sinusitis? Acute & Chronic Rhinosinusitis**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/what-is-sinusitis/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/sinuzit-nedir/) — Sinusitis is mucosal inflammation of the paranasal sinuses caused by blocked drainage pathways and impaired mucus clearance.
- **Sinusitis Symptoms & Endoscopic / CT Diagnosis**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/sinusitis-symptoms-and-diagnosis/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/sinuzit-belirtileri-ve-tanisi/) — Diagnosis of sinusitis combines clinical history, nasal endoscopic examination of the middle meatus, and paranasal sinus computed tomography (CT).
- **When Is Surgery Needed in Sinusitis?**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/when-is-sinus-surgery-needed/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/sinuzitte-ameliyat-ne-zaman-gerekir/) — Not every patient with sinusitis requires surgery. Learn the clinical, endoscopic, and CT criteria used to decide on endoscopic sinus surgery.
- **Recovery, Advantages & Risks After Sinus Surgery**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/recovery-after-endoscopic-sinus-surgery/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/endoskopik-sinus-cerrahisi-sonrasi-iyilesme/) — Same or next-day discharge, saline nasal irrigation, endoscopic follow-up visits, surgical advantages, potential risks, and long-term control.
- **Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for International Patients**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/international-patients-sinus-surgery/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/uluslararasi-hastalar-endoskopik-sinus-cerrahisi/) — Pre-operative assessment, endoscopic sinus surgery in Istanbul, and post-operative day 3 check-up and fit-to-fly evaluation for international patients.
- **Frequently Asked Questions About Sinus Surgery**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/endoscopic-sinus-surgery-faq/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/endoskopik-sinus-cerrahisi-sik-sorulan-sorular/) — Clear answers on incisions, anesthesia, nasal packing, sense of smell recovery, flying after surgery, and nasal appearance.
- **Sinus Diseases Treated with Endoscopic Surgery**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/sinus-diseases-treated-with-fess/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/sinus-hastaliklari/) — Overview of paranasal sinus pathologies treated with Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).
- **Chronic Rhinosinusitis Surgery**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/chronic-rhinosinusitis-treatment/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/kronik-rinosinuzit/) — Endoscopic drainage and ventilation for chronic sinusitis lasting 12+ weeks despite appropriate medical therapy.
- **Nasal Polyposis (Nasal Polyps) Treatment**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/nasal-polyposis-surgery/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/nazal-polipozis/) — Endoscopic clearance of nasal and sinus polyps that cause nasal obstruction, loss of smell, and recurrent sinus infections.
- **Fungal Sinus Diseases (Fungal Ball)**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/fungal-sinusitis-fungal-ball/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/sinus-mantar-hastaliklari/) — Endoscopic removal of non-invasive fungal ball accumulations and management of fungal paranasal sinus pathologies.
- **Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/recurrent-acute-rhinosinusitis/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/tekrarlayan-akut-sinuzit/) — Addressing anatomical narrowings and drainage bottlenecks in patients with frequent documented acute sinusitis episodes.
- **Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles & Lesions**: [EN](https://rhinoist.com/en/paranasal-sinus-mucoceles/) | [TR](https://rhinoist.com/tr/paranazal-sinus-mukoselleri/) — Endoscopic marsupialization and drainage of expanding paranasal sinus mucoceles and selected benign sinus lesions.