Overview
A power-assisted adenoidectomy is an outpatient operation, which means a child will have the surgery and usually go home the same day.
Before Surgery
A healthcare team will be met with before the operation, and they’ll answer any questions that there might be. The anaesthetist will get a medical history of the child and perform a physical examination before developing an anaesthesia plan. They will discuss the plan and answer any questions.
During Surgery
The surgery is done under a general anesthetic and takes about 15 minutes. Most surgery involves some bleeding and a power-assisted adenoidectomy is no exception. The surgeon will apply a gauze pack with pressure until the bleeding stops.
After Surgery
If the patient is a child, they will not be brought out of the anaesthesia until bleeding after the surgery has completely stopped. Once all bleeding has stopped, the operation is complete. The recovery room nurses will monitor the child for approximately 2 to 4 hours after surgery to make sure there are no complications. If all goes well, they can usually leave the hospital the same day.