Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which both palatine tonsils are fully removed from the back of the throat.[1] The procedure is mainly performed for recurrent throat infections and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).[1] For those with frequent throat infections, surgery results in fewer sore throats in the following one to two years, but unclear long term benefits.[1][2] In children with OSA it results in improved quality of life.[3]