Miss Louise Melia

Additional information about Miss Louise Melia

My particular areas of interest include:

• Inflammatory Nasal Disease: Rhinitis, Chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, especially approaches to the frontal and sphenoid sinus, including novel therapies such as Clarifix and Drug Eluting Sinus stents

• Sinonasal Tumours: Management of benign and malignant sinonasal tumours.

• ENT-Related Eye Conditions: Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and orbital wall decompression.

• Facial Plastics: Nasal reconstruction after tumour removal or trauma, skin cancer management, and septorhinoplasty.

I have experience treating both adult and paediatric populations and ensure my practice aligns with published guidelines. I regularly audit and evaluate my outcomes to optimize interventions. I am passionate about teaching and training the next generation of ENT surgeons. My contributions include:

• Faculty member on national and international skull base and sinus courses, including the Copenhagen Rhinology and Skull Base Course, the East Anglia Sinus, Orbit and Skull Base Course and the Bristol Endoscopic Skull Base Course.

• Current Programme Director for the Olympus and British Rhinology Society (BRS) Advanced Rhinology Fellowship, expanding mentorship opportunities across the UK.

• Current ENT UK Lead for the Emergency Surgical Skills Course, providing essential training to develop expertise in managing complex surgical emergencies.

• Previous Fellowship Director in the West of Scotland, supporting advanced training in rhinology and skull base surgery.

I regularly present at conferences throughout the UK. I chair sessions and contribute to discussions at international forums, fostering innovation and collaboration within the ENT field. I am deeply committed to advancing research in rhinology and skull base surgery.

My contributions include:

• Author of a number of research papers, covering topics such as epistaxis (nosebleeds), nasal tumours and skull base repair techniques.

• Author of numerous book chapters, including contributions to the 8th and upcoming 9th editions of Scott-Brown’s Otorhinolaryngology, focusing on nasal polyps and fungal sinusitis.

• Poster and oral presentations in collaboration with my trainees at national and international meetings, with ongoing research interests in topics such as CSF leak repair and orbital preservation.

As a Council Member of the British Rhinology Society, I am actively involved in shaping the future of rhinology and have been involved in recommendations for several guidelines. I regularly moderate for the Global Rhinology Network, fostering international collaboration among rhinologists.

With a unique combination of surgical expertise, teaching excellence, and research innovation, I strive to provide the highest standard of care for my patients. My commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that every intervention is both effective and patient-centred.