Videos of Mr Christopher Pepper

How is a typical tonsillectomy performed? - Online interview

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Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the tonsils, which are the two small glands at the back of the throat. In many cases, the adenoid glands are also removed along with the tonsils, during an operation called an adenoidectomy. In this online interview, Mr Christopher Pepper, leading consultant paediatric ENT surgeon, provides an expert insight into a tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy, explaining how are these procedures performed, when are they required and what recovery time involves, among other important points. 00:00 How is a typical tonsillectomy performed? How does it compare to an adenoidectomy? 01:19 When are tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies required? 02:42 How safe are these procedures? 03:31 How long does it take to fully recover? 04:15 What does recovery time involve? Are there any side effects? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Pepper, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/christopher-pepper ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh