Heinz Stammberger

Heinz Stammberger (1946-2018) was a German-Austrian teacher, and researcher in the field of sinus surgery and otolaryngology. He was an Emeritus Professor and Head of the Department of General ORL, H&NS of the Medical University of Graz.[1]

Professor Stammberger teaching at the Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute

Work

Stammberger was widely recognized as the father of endoscopic sinus surgery. He started in 1975 working in the ENT department at Graz under the supervision of Prof Messerklinger who developed his endoscopic approach to sinus disease. He learned the basics of endoscopic surgery in Graz and spent his life advocating and teaching FESS philosophy around the world.[2][3][4]

Heinz Stammberger Award has been created in 2019 to pay tribute to the Stammberger through an annual award by the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (MEAO-HNS).[5]

References
  1. "Professor Heinz Stammberger's pioneering contribution and legacy in the field of FESS". ENT & Audiology News.
  2. "Professor Heinz Stammberger (1946-2018): The Father of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery". ENT & Audiology News. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  3. Kane, Kevin J. (17 January 2018). "The early history and development of endoscopic sinonasal surgery in Australia: 1985–2005". Australian Journal of Otolaryngology.
  4. Rajagopal, Shyama (21 January 2015). "Endoscopic sinus surgery goes beyond nasal cavity". The Hindu.
  5. "Professor Shahed Quraishi OBE is announced as the winner of the 'Heinz Stammberger Award for Excellence in Teaching'". ENT UK.


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