Throat Surgery Procedures
The throat — technically the pharynx and larynx, together with the tonsils, adenoids, and the soft tissues of the upper airway — is one of the three principal areas of ENT practice alongside the ear and nose. Throat conditions range from recurrent tonsillitis in childhood to obstructive sleep apnoea in adults, and the surgical management of these conditions is a core part of Dr Roth’s general ENT practice. He sees both children and adults with throat complaints and performs throat surgery at Wyvern Private Hospital (Terrey Hills), North Shore Private Hospital (St Leonards), Castlecrag Private Hospital (Castlecrag), and Pittwater Day Surgery (Mona Vale).
Throat Conditions and Procedures
Select a condition or procedure below for detailed information.
Post-Operative Care
Detailed post-operative instructions for throat surgery procedures are available on the following pages:
- Tonsillectomy +/− Adenoidectomy — Post-Operative Care (Adults)
- Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery — Post-Operative Care (Children)
Why See a Specialist Otolaryngologist for Throat Problems?
Many throat conditions are initially managed by a GP — and appropriately so. Referral to a specialist is warranted when conditions are recurrent or persistent, when the frequency of tonsillitis meets the criteria for surgical consideration, when snoring is associated with witnessed apnoeas or daytime sleepiness suggesting OSA, when there is concern about a unilateral tonsillar asymmetry, or when a child’s snoring is affecting sleep quality, behaviour, or school performance.
As a Specialist Otolaryngologist, Dr Roth has specific training in the diagnosis and surgical management of the full range of throat conditions. He assesses throat problems in the context of the whole upper airway — including the nose, which contributes significantly to both snoring and OSA — and is experienced in both adult and paediatric throat surgery. Co-located audiology services at the Dee Why consulting rooms allow hearing assessment to be performed at the same visit for patients whose throat conditions are associated with ear symptoms.
Children and Adults
Dr Roth sees paediatric patients from 12 months of age through to adults for the full range of throat conditions. Paediatric anaesthetic support is available at Wyvern Private Hospital and North Shore Private Hospital.
Four Accredited Hospitals
Dr Roth operates at Wyvern Private Hospital (Terry Hills), North Shore Private Hospital (St Leonards), Castlecrag Private Hospital (Castlecrag), and Pittwater Day Surgery (Mona Vale) — offering patients a choice of location across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.
Whole Upper Airway Assessment
Snoring and sleep apnoea frequently have both a nasal and a throat component. Dr Roth assesses and manages both simultaneously — nasal surgery combined with throat surgery in a single anaesthetic where indicated — rather than addressing each in isolation.
A GP referral is recommended before attending. Please contact the practice to arrange a consultation.
Specialist Otolaryngologist & Head and Neck Surgeon
Specialist registration — Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
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