There are two relatively modern techniques:
1.
PlasmaPlasma amino acids-mediated ablation (PMA) and
2. Monopolar electrosurgery (MES).
We do not perform
tonsillectomies. So we cannot provide an experience-based opinion on relative risk and
recoveryRecovery position - series time.
Here are some general comments:
1. Few adults require
tonsillectomy. Get a second opinion about the need for this procedure. This opinion should come from someone who does not have a vested interest, such as your primary doctor. Be convinced that the surgery needs to be done.
2. Risk and recovery time are more closely related to the skill and experience of the surgeon rather than the technique. Ask the doctor proposing the operation about his/her experience, especially with the technique proposed; complication rate; and average time to recover back to normal. Get your primary doctor's opinion about the surgeon and his outcomes.
3. This is not minor surgery; it carries the risk of serious complications. If you decide to proceed with the surgery, make sure to have it done by the best ENT specialist available, even if you have to go outside of your geographical area.
It's been over a year and I haven't been sick since then. Before, I used to get sore throats every couple of months. I swallowed more antibiotics than people in Ethiopia swallow food. I was on Pennicillin, Augmentin, Avelox, Zithromax, Keflex, and others that I don't remember. I took antibiotics up to the night before the surgery.
It was very painful, but worth it. I was very afraid, but it was worth it. I had an excellent ENT and the SDS (Same-Day Surgery) unit at the hospital was excellent. I was in at around 6am and out the door by 4pm.
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Hope this helps!
Lukas