Nasal polyps are growths in the nose. They usually have their roots in the sinuses and spill into the nose through the sinus openings. They are unlike other polyps such as in the colon as they do not become cancerous. If nasal polyps don’t resolve with medical treatment, they may need to be removed. Polyps originating on the lining of the nose may be removable in the office. Most often polyps in the nose are coming from the sinuses. In those cases simple removal in the office is not likely to help as leaving the roots in the sinuses will probably see the polyps recur. That’s why sinus surgery may be necessary.