What Do Tonsils Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Tonsillectomy
A tonsillectomy is an operation that involves removing the tonsils while some people will need an adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids). Tonsillectomies are usually only performed when the patient experiences a regular recurrence of conditions like tonsillitis.
The operation is performed under a general anesthetic and is a fairly quick procedure, although the patient may be observed in the hospital for up to 8 hours post surgery and longer if there are complications. The patient will be feeling quite sore after the procedure, but the pain will begin to clear in a few days or so. Enduring the procedure has the bonus that the patient will not get tonsillitis in the future.
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