Adenoid removal is surgery to take out the adenoid glands. The
adenoid glands sit behind your nose above the roof of your
mouth. Air passes over these glands when you take a breath. The
adenoids are often taken out at the same time as the tonsils
(tonsillectomy). Adenoid removal is also called adenoidectomy.
The procedure is most often done in children. Adenoidectomy;
Removal of adenoid glands Your child will be given general
anesthesia before surgery. This means your child will be asleep
and unable to feel pain. The surgeon places a small tool into
your child’s mouth to keep it open. The surgeon removes the
adenoid glands using a spoon-shaped tool (curette). Or another
tool that helps cut away soft tissue is used. Some surgeons use
electricity to heat the tissue, remove it, and stop bleeding.
This is called electrocautery. Another method uses
radiofrequency (RF) energy to do the same thing. This is called
coblation. Absorbent material, called packing material may also
be used to control bleeding. Your child