Current trends in tonsillectomy: a review

Global clinical practice has undergone significant changes in approaches to the surgical treatment of chronic tonsillitis. There is growing interest in non-radical options for tonsil removal, but their long-term results are still inferior to radical tonsillectomy. The number of planned tonsillectomies tends to decrease, leading to an increase in emergency hospitalizations for tonsillitis complications. In Russia, a decrease in the number of elective surgeries is leading to an increase in the number of patients receiving long-term non-surgical treatment. The available clinical guidelines for chronic tonsillitis raise questions about the criteria for determining the form of the disease and the indications for tonsillectomy. The practical need for tonsillectomy is still controversial and requires further research with long-term follow-up.