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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Day case tonsillectomy is standard practice internationally but adoption in Ireland has been limited.
  • Long waiting times for Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery necessitate innovative solutions.
  • A pilot program preceded the unit's initiative to implement day case tonsillectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of day case tonsillectomy in an Irish surgical unit.
  • To determine if day case tonsillectomy can effectively reduce waiting lists for ENT procedures.
  • To reaudit surgical practice after a year of implementing day case tonsillectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective audit of patients undergoing day case tonsillectomy.
  • Inclusion criteria applied in outpatient department (OPD) for patient selection.
  • Data collection included demographics, surgical technique, length of stay, failed discharges, and bleeding/readmission rates.

Main Results:

  • Low primary hemorrhage rate (0.08%); 13.9% secondary bleed rate with 3.5% requiring return to theatre.
  • No statistical difference in bleeding rates based on surgical technique.
  • Failed discharge rate of 6%; average time from extubation to discharge was 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Conclusions:

  • Day case tonsillectomy is a safe, feasible, and efficient procedure for carefully selected patients.
  • Implementation can expedite long waiting times for tonsillectomy and improve access to inpatient beds.
  • This unit in Ireland has demonstrated two years of successful day case tonsillectomy experience.