Tonsil surgery is the last option for us ENT surgeons, as in many branches of medicine. First of all, we apply medication to our patients with tonsillitis. If we do not get an effective result from drug treatment and our patients have chronic tonsillitis, then we resort to tonsillectomy.

Another reason for the need for tonsil surgery is tumors that may occur in the tonsils. In cases where we suspect malignant tumor tissue, we apply to tonsil surgery. We recommend tonsil surgery if the tonsils are caused by tumors or inflammation, as well as if people frequently experience tonsil swelling. When the tonsils become swollen, they can cause difficulty breathing and sleep apnea. For this reason, we recommend tonsil surgery in such cases, as swollen tonsils will negatively affect the quality of life of the person.

Tonsil surgery, which is performed under general anesthesia and can be completed in an average of 1.5 hours, is a comfortable operation, but requires a preparation process. We want our patients to share their medical history with us before the operation and during the consultation examination. Thus, we learn whether our patient has any allergies or if there is a situation where his body will react to the operation during the operation. In addition to sharing the medical history, we also request some examinations from our patients, since tonsil surgery is an operation performed under general anesthesia. Thus, we learn whether they have a medical condition that prevents anesthesia.

Although it is a comfortable and safe operation, since tonsil surgery is a surgical incision, our patients should stop using blood thinners and food supplements before the operation. Since we resort to tonsil surgery for obstructive sleep apnea as well as inflammation, we also want these patients to have polysomnography additionally.

Tonsil surgery is a painless, painless operation. During the operation performed under general anesthesia, our patients do not feel anything. Subsequently, the process is completed comfortably, as our patients consume especially cold and warm soft foods after the surgery. In some cases, there may be pain in the operation area after the operation, but this can be controlled with mild painkillers.

We have been performing tonsil operations in two different ways in recent years. The first of these is the classical surgical method, which has also been used in the past. The other is the Thermal Welding method. The Thermal Welding method is a method that allows the removal of the tonsils without bleeding and without stitches. In addition to the rapid healing it provides, it also minimizes the risk of possible complications due to the absence of stitches, bleeding and incisions.

Tonsil surgery is an operation that does not require hospitalization. After the procedure, our patients can be discharged after an average of 4-5 hours of observation.

On the first day after the operation, approximately 2-3 hours after the operation, our patients can eat meals such as fruit puree and warm soup.

The recovery period in tonsil surgery, where the recovery period is much shorter than in many surgeries, is an average of 2 weeks. At the end of 2 weeks, the signs of surgery disappear. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the diet in the first 10 days. It is important to consume cold and warm foods. We often recommend ice cream consumption during this period, especially in pediatric patients. Cold foods and drinks reduce the risk of possible bleeding. Although the recovery period is slightly faster in our pediatric patients, they can return to school in an average of 7 days. However, the first 10 days after the operation, sports activities and activities that force the body should be avoided.