The indications for adenoidectomy are still controversial. Surgery on children is over 80% successful by simply performing an adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy. Gloucestershire and Bristol CCGs were proposing restricted access to acupuncture, adenoidectomy and post-operative physiotherapy. Surgical removal of the adenoid is a procedure called adenoidectomy. Surgical removal of the adenoids is a procedure called adenoidectomy. In case of adenoid hypertrophy, adenoidectomy may be performed to remove the adenoid.