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  • Tonsillectomy is a common Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery.
  • Traditionally performed as inpatient surgery, a shift towards daycare tonsillectomy is emerging.
  • This trend aims to reduce healthcare costs, optimize hospital bed utilization, and shorten surgical waiting lists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of daycare tonsillectomy.
  • To assess complication rates, specifically hemorrhage, in day-case versus inpatient tonsillectomy.
  • To determine the feasibility of outpatient tonsillectomy in a hospital setting.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective review of 96 tonsillectomies performed in 2013 at University Malaya Medical Center.
  • Evaluation of demographic details, indications for surgery, and complication rates.
  • Comparison of outcomes between inpatient and day-case tonsillectomy patients.

Main Results:

  • No primary hemorrhage occurred in any of the 96 procedures.
  • No significant difference in secondary hemorrhage rates between inpatient and day-case groups (P=0.54).
  • Only two patients required revision surgery for bleeding; no blood transfusions or mortalities were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Daycare tonsillectomy is a safe option when patient selection is rigorous.
  • Consideration of both medical and social factors is crucial for successful outpatient management.
  • A minimum 6-8 hour post-operative observation period and surgeon assessment are vital for safe discharge.