How Tonsillectomy Procedure Is Performed? | Tonsils Removal Surgery (Tonsillectomy)

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are two round-shaped lymphoid organs located in our throat that function to trap and kill bacteria, viruses, and other foreign particles that enter our mouth. Sometimes, our tonsils can also accumulate food particles, mucus, and other debris, leading to inflammation and the formation of tonsil stones. This can result in symptoms such as bad breath, severe throat pain, coughing, swelling, fever, and, in some cases, sleeping disorders.

In such conditions, it becomes necessary to remove the tonsils, and doctors recommend tonsillectomy surgery. Before the surgery, patients undergo various tests, and they are instructed to avoid taking any medications or eating/drinking anything. During the surgery, patients are put under anesthesia, and tonsils are removed using either electrocautery or cold knife dissection procedures. In electrocautery, the surgeon uses heat to remove the tonsils and stop bleeding, while in cold knife dissection, a surgical knife is used to remove the tonsils, followed by the use of electrocautery to control bleeding. In some cases, surgeons may use a special surgical instrument called a "snare" for tonsillectomy. The snare has a thin wire loop at its end, which is used to grab the tonsils during the procedure to minimize bleeding. Additionally, tonsils can also be removed using techniques such as radiofrequency ablation, carbon dioxide lasers, or microdebriders.

Tonsillectomy is an outpatient procedure that typically takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete. After the surgery, patients are transferred to the recovery room, where they regain consciousness, and after a few hours of hospital stay, they are discharged.

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