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How Long Does It Take To Remove Polyp From Tonsil?

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014

Question: XXXXXXX does anyone know how long a polyp removal is from tonsil also how long will i be a sleep for?

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (13 hours later)

Removal of the tonsil itself takes about 30 minutes cut to stittch. But when you add in time for anesthesia induction and waking up.. more like an hour or 2. But even there.. when you get up from anesthesia you're going to be groggy for awhile. So this is going to take at least half.. if not your full day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 hour later)

I hope i be ok he wont take tonsil out he said he will remove polyp only

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Then it's even easier

Detailed Answer:
Hi, you;ve got nothing to worry about.. the surgery will be even shorter

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (3 minutes later)

I hope so but why wont they remove tonsil can he be this sure its not cancer but it will be biopsied still

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Less surgery, quicker, less risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi, taking out the tonsil is quick. But its more risky too. Why put you through that when you don't need to?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (4 minutes later)

I understand thank you but i still worry as i had wilms tumour before

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Scary stuff, but don't worry, polyp enough to diag

Detailed Answer:
Hi there. I really can't imagine how frightening this scare must be for you, considering the history of Wilms Tumor. But be at ease as far as the polyp removal. the polyp itself will be enough for diagnosis. And the less cutting a surgeon has to do.. the better. So i hope all goes well for you.

Vin

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (16 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Feel Free to Follow Up

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to come back to us anytime.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (2 minutes later)

Thank you, you have helped so much :-) i hope i be ok

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Take Care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (0 minute later)

You to

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please close and Rate our interaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi. If you are happy with my answers, it would be great if you could close the query and rate my answer. Thanks.

Vin

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Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (3 minutes later)

Why does polypd occur on tonsil

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
A polyp is a growth

Detailed Answer:
Hi, The term polyp just means growth. It could be due to an infection. It could be due to inflammation and in rare cases (very rare) it could be cancer. Hence the need for biopsy.

Vin

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (2 minutes later)

I understand specialist said doesnt look like cancer

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Wonderful

Detailed Answer:
That's very good. Then the biopsy will most likely confirm their suspicion

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 minute later)

I hope so vin

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
I'm sure it will

Detailed Answer:
Don't worry. Relax and upload the result to us when the biopsy is done. We will help you understand the result.

Vin

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Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (0 minute later)

Ok vin thank you

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (46 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Hi. If you are happy with my answers, it would be great if you could close the query and rate my answer. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar