Adenoidectomy
What is an adenoidectomy?
An adenoidectomy is a common procedure which aims to remove the adenoid tissue located at the back of the nose. In children, an adenoidectomy is often done in conjunction with a tonsillectomy.
What does adenoidectomy surgery involve?
Before the Surgery:
Blood thinners; Please notify your surgeon if you are currently taking any blood thinning medication (anticoagulants/antiplatelets), vitamins or herbal supplements. These medications will need to be ceased prior to your surgery.
Fasting; To ensure the anaesthetic is as safe as possible, patient are required to fast (both solids & liquids) for at least 6 hours before their operation. The fasting times will be confirmed the day before the procedure.
Adenoidectomy Surgery:
Once asleep, the adenoids are removed using specialised instruments & cameras through the mouth and nose that both removes the adenoid tissue and controls any bleeding.
After Adenoidectomy Surgery:
When you wake up; Patients will wake up in the recovery room and are often still drowsy from the anaesthesia. It will take several hours for the medication effects to wear off. A canula will be used to provide pain relief and fluids whilst you are still recovering. Often a patient’s nose will feel blocked in the initial days after the operation.
Diet; Patients are encouraged to eat and drink as soon as possible.
Pain relief; Removing adenoids is not typically a very painful procedure. Nevertheless, patients are provided with pain relief and a pain plan prior to discharge from hospital.
Bleeding; A post-operative bleed is very uncommon but can occur during the recovery from this procedure. Although the risk of a bleed is low, urgent medical attention is required if it occurs. A bleeding plan will be provided to the patient prior to their discharge from hospital
Any additional Information for conditions/procedure
Most patients are able to go home the same day of the procedure.