Mr Turlough Farnan
Tonsillectomy
Our team of leading ENT surgeons provide cutting-edge tonsil removal treatments in state-of-the-art facilities, delivering outstanding patient care before, during, and after your procedure.
Steps to get started
Our team will support you through every stage, from your first enquiry to your recovery.
If you’re using health insurance
Check with your provider to see what’s covered. We’re happy to help with any paperwork and can work directly with many insurance companies to make the process smoother for you.
If you’re paying for treatment yourself or using a payment plan
We’ll give you clear information about costs and help you plan your care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
Book an Appointment
To make things easier, you can book a new consultation appointment online.
Our Locations
Each site is equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
Our hospitals are easy to reach and offer a calm, comfortable environment to support your care. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
Benefits of Tonsillectomy Surgery
The main benefit of a tonsillectomy is that your general health may improve. Removal of the tonsils will prevent further episodes of tonsillitis. You may still get sore throats, but this should not be as frequent.
Removing the tonsils will help to solve these problems:
- Repeated or frequent tonsillitis
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
Meet Our ENT Consultants
At Kingsbridge, you’ll be in the expert hands of the UK and Ireland’s top ENT consultants.
What to Expect During, and After Tonsillectomy Surgery?
Knowing what happens at each stage of tonsil removal surgery can help you feel prepared and more at ease. Here’s what you can expect:
During Surgery
The operation is carried out under a general anaesthetic. The patient will be asleep throughout the operation. The operation is performed through the mouth, meaning there will be no external cuts or scars. It generally takes about 30 to 45 minutes. After the surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room, where you will wake from the anaesthetic.
After Surgery
You can leave hospital on the same day as the operation, once you are able to eat and drink. However, you will need to stay for a few hours after your procedure so you can be observed for bleeding.
It is normal for the throat to be sore. You should make sure that you have enough pain relief at home for 7 days.
Keep drinking plenty of fluids. You should be able to eat and drink as you normally would a day after the operation. A healthy, balanced diet will help your wound to heal and prevent an infection. Eating foods like toast, biscuits and crisps will help keep the area where the tonsils were removed clean. This will help with the healing process. It is best to give pain relief half an hour before meals to help make eating and drinking more comfortable.
You may well find that it takes a couple of weeks to get ‘back to normal’. Rest is advised for the first few days, before you gradually get back to your normal routine. We recommend that you take 10-14 days off work. During this time, you should try to avoid large groups of people, people with coughs and colds and smoky or dusty environments. This is because you are more vulnerable to picking up an infection while your throat is healing.
Risks & Complications of a Tonsillectomy
Our healthcare team will reassure you about any concerns you might have and will endeavour to make your procedure as safe as possible. As with all surgical operations there are risks and possible complications.
A tonsillectomy is a simple and safe operation. Your doctor will explain these risks to you during your consultation. Please ask any questions if you are uncertain.
Complications may include, but are not limited to:
– A sore throat for up to 14 days following the operation, including difficulty swallowing
– Minor bleeding. This can happen up to two weeks after the operation
– High temperature (38.5 °C or above), which could be a sign of infection
– Damaged teeth (please let us know if you have any loose, capped, or crowned teeth)