Surgery usually takes around 20-30 minutes
You can normally go home the same day
It will be sore to swallow after surgery – painkillers are recommended
THE PROCEDURE
Tonsillectomy is performed under general anaesthetic.
The tonsils are removed through the mouth.
Some patients are suitable for Coblation Tonsillectomy. Please discuss this with Paul Kirkland to see if this technique is suitable for you.
The procedure takes 20-30 minutes and you will usually be able to go home the same day.
AFTERCARE
After surgery, you will have a sore throat which can last for up to 2 weeks. You will be prescribed painkillers which need to be taken regularly 30 minutes before meals, so you are able to eat a normal diet.
You will be advised to take 2 weeks off school or work afterwards.
Although the operation is routine and straightforward, very occasionally bleeding can occur. This happens in about 5% of patients, usually between 5-10 days after the operation.
Less than 1% of patients who undergo a Tonsillectomy need to go back to theatre to stop the bleeding.