4 SAFE STEPS FOR ADENOIDECTOMY IN CHILDREN AT HANOI FRENCH HOSPITAL

Many parents feel hesitant about adenoidectomy for their child, even when prescribed by a doctor, due to concerns such as:

• Fear of weakening the child's immune system
• Worries about the effects of early anesthesia
• Concerns about post-surgery complications like bleeding

Dr. Vũ Duy Khánh, ENT specialist at Hanoi French Hospital (HFH), reassures:

“Adenoidectomy is a safe procedure and does not compromise the child’s immune system if properly indicated. Adenoids are just one of many immune structures in a child's respiratory system. Other components, like palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils, tubal tonsils, and the mucosal immune system, remain intact. At HFH, adenoidectomy has consistently delivered excellent outcomes. Post-surgery, most children experience fewer and milder throat infections, reduced ear infections, easier nasal breathing, and avoidance of severe complications.”

At Hanoi French Hospital, adenoidectomy follows a meticulous 4-step process to ensure safety and a speedy recovery:

Step 1: Consultation with an ENT Specialist

Children are thoroughly examined by an internationally trained ENT specialist team. Comprehensive nasal endoscopy is performed alongside a detailed review of the child’s medical history to establish the most suitable treatment plan.

Step 2: Preoperative Testing and Consultation with Anesthesiologists

The child undergoes thorough evaluations by an anesthesiologist to determine the safest and most appropriate anesthesia method and dosage. The anesthesiologist also monitors the child throughout the surgery, ensuring safety and quick recovery from anesthesia.

Step 3: Adenoidectomy Using Coblator Technology in a High-Standard Operating Room

HFH utilizes the Coblator system, which integrates multiple functions: adenoid removal, hemostasis, cooling, and suction. The low-temperature radiofrequency waves and localized cooling prevent burns and minimize damage to healthy surrounding tissues. The high-frequency waves coagulate blood at the surgical site, resulting in virtually bloodless surgery and faster healing of the mucosal lining.

Operating rooms comply with the highest European standards for sterilization and infection control, ensuring maximum safety for children during surgery.

Surgery duration: only 20–30 minutes.

Step 4: Comprehensive Postoperative Monitoring and Care

After surgery, children are closely monitored and cared for by dedicated nursing staff and can usually be discharged the same day. Parents receive detailed instructions from the doctor on how to care for their child at home to ensure a smooth and long-lasting recovery.

For more details or to book a consultation with HFH specialists, call us via our hotline on 0243 577 1100, message our Facebook page "Hanoi French Hospital," or connect with us on our Zalo official account at zalo.me/2008009049335817955.