Recommended for recurrent tonsillitis, enlarged tonsils causing snoring or sleep apnoea, peritonsillar abscess and suspicious tonsil growth. Coblation technique uses low-temperature radiofrequency energy, which means less tissue damage, less post-operative pain and a quicker return to normal eating.
Throat & Voice Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Surgical removal of the tonsils, including coblation tonsillectomy for less pain and faster recovery.
About Tonsillectomy
AnaesthesiaGeneral
Duration30 – 45 minutes
Hospital staySame day or 1 night
Back to routine7 – 10 days
When is it recommended?
- Repeated sore throat & tonsil infections
- Snoring or breathing pauses in sleep
- Difficulty swallowing
- Bad breath from tonsil stones
How the procedure is done
- 1
Pre-operative check
Throat examination, blood tests and an anaesthesia check to make sure surgery is safe.
- 2
Under general anaesthesia
You are fully asleep; the mouth is held open gently with a mouth gag.
- 3
Coblation removal
The tonsils are removed through the mouth using low-temperature coblation, sealing small vessels as it goes.
- 4
Recovery & discharge
Cold, soft foods and pain relief from day one; most patients go home the same day or next morning.
Benefits
No external cut or scar
Less post-operative pain with coblation
Fewer sore throats and antibiotic courses
Better sleep and breathing in children with large tonsils
Recovery & aftercare
Expect a sore throat for about a week. Drink plenty of fluids, start soft foods early and take medicines as advised. Avoid spicy, hot or hard foods for 10–14 days. White patches in the throat are a normal part of healing. Contact us at once if there is any bleeding from the mouth.
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It is one of the most common operations in children and is safe when done for the right reasons, after a proper examination.
No. The body has many other immune tissues; studies show no long-term reduction in immunity after tonsillectomy.
Usually after 7–10 days, once eating is comfortable.
This page is for general patient information and does not replace a medical consultation. The right treatment depends on your examination and test results.
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