Tonsillectomy Treatment Cost In Malaysia
What is Tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to treat recurrent throat infections and obstructive sleep apnea.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Tonsillectomy is performed to remove both palatine tonsils from the back of the throat. The patient is put to sleep with general or local anesthesia. The mouth is kept wide open using an instrument. The surgeon then cuts away the tonsils with a heated device, laser, or scalpel.
Who is the Right Doctor for Tonsillectomy Treatment?
An ENT surgeon who has expertise in performing surgical procedures is the right doctor to consult for Tonsillectomy.
What is the Usual Success Rate for this Procedure?
The success rate of Tonsillectomy is approximately 98% and the chances of failure are less than 1% which could be due to postoperative bleeding.
Anesthesia risks, swelling, bleeding, wound infection could be some of the indications that may indicate the failure of Tonsillectomy.
The cost of Tonsillectomy Surgery includes the following:
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Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (Blood tests, Oral examination, etc.)
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Surgery cost
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Type of Surgery (Traditional tonsillectomy or Intracapsular tonsillectomy )
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Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
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Medicine cost (anti-inflammatory, painkillers, etc.)
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Patient's hospital stay
The cost of Tonsillectomy Surgery includes the following:
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Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (Blood tests, Oral examination, etc.)
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Surgery cost
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Type of Surgery (Traditional tonsillectomy or Intracapsular tonsillectomy )
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Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
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Medicine cost (anti-inflammatory, painkillers, etc.)
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Patient's hospital stay
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
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Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)
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The severity of the disease
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Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as delayed hemorrhage or infection)
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Cost of Blood products (if required)
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An extended stay at the Hospital
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Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Cost related to Tonsillectomy Treatment in Malaysia
Treatment name | Cost range |
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Tonsillectomy Surgery | USD 1800 to USD 2200 |
Adenotonsillectomy | USD 2700 to USD 3300 |
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Top hospitals and doctors for Tonsillectomy Treatment in Malaysia
Showing 22 Hospitals and doctors for Tonsillectomy Treatment in Malaysia

- Gleneagles Hospital, Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading hospitals in Malaysia accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the highest international quality accreditation in terms of patient safety and health care services.
- Established in 1996, the hospital is delivering healthcare and excellence for over 25 years.
- The Hospital is particularly known for its Cardiology, Oncology, and Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery.
- It provides comprehensive medical and surgical procedures such as Bariatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, ENT, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgery to mention a few.
- Gleneagles Hospital has one of the most advanced technologies like Gamma Knife and Da Vinci Si Surgery System.
- A well-equipped Imaging Department like Ultrasound Examination, Computed Tomography Scan (C.T. Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Fluoroscopy, Angiography, Non-vascular Interventional Radiology, Mammography, Bone Mineral Densitometry, and General Radiography.
- The Hospital also received several awards namely, the 'International Hospital of the Year,' and 'Highly Commended for Excellence in Customer Service' award from the prestigious International Medical Travel Journal in 2018. It also received the 'Best Health Screening Provider in Asia Pacific' by the Global Health and Travel Awards 2019.
- Several services are provided for international patients such as Visa, flight booking, airport transfer, accommodation, air evacuation & repatriation, doctor referral and appointment, cost estimation, emergency care, and sightseeing.

- Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur is a premier healthcare hospital that has been serving people from all over the world for 47 years.
- It is a one-stop integrated healthcare provider that specialises particularly in Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, and Paediatrics.
- Besides this, it has many medical and surgical departments like Gastroenterology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Radiology & Interventional Radiology, Urology, Fertility Services ā IVF, and Cranio-Facial Surgery.
- It is supported by cutting-edge technologies like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerised Tomography (CT) scan, PET-CT, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Image intensifier, Bone densitometry, Orthopantomography and other interventional procedures.
- It has the prestigious JCI accreditation along with a certification by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH). It is also a certified Baby-Friendly Hospital.
- The International Patient Centre (IPC) is available to assist international patients from admission to discharge along with airport transfers.

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Pantai Hospital Cheras is a Hospital located near Kuala Lumpur that is dedicated to providing patient and customer satisfaction; it is one of the hospitals owned by the Pantai Group, a leading private healthcare service in Malaysia.
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It specialises in comprehensive medical and surgical departments like Cardiology, ENT, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, General Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, and Urology.
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It also offers Health Screening Packages and Maternity Packages.
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It is equipped with advanced technologies such as Bone densitometry, 128-slice Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 1.5 Tesla, Mammography (Breast Imaging), Ultrasound Scan along with other equipment.
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What is the price of Tonsillectomy in other countries, compared to Malaysia?
Approximate price of Tonsillectomy in other countries compared to Malaysia is:
- India, USD 960 to USD 1440, approximately 40% lower than Malaysia
- Turkey, USD 2800 to USD 4200, approximately 75% higher than Malaysia
- Thailand, USD 2400 to USD 3600, approximately 50% higher than Malaysia
- Germany, USD 1200 to USD 1800, approximately 25% lower than Malaysia
- Israel, USD 4000 to USD 6000, approximately 150% higher than Malaysia
- Singapore, USD 4800 to USD 7200, approximately 200% higher than Malaysia