Surgery for simple tonsil cysts is usually performed normally without major risks. Tonsil cysts are grayish-white cystic projections that form as a result of pharyngeal infections and recurrent inflammatory stimuli and other factors that lead to blockage of glandular secretion and subsequent formation of a cystic protuberance, which usually occurs at the opening of the crypts on the surface of the tonsils. Tonsil surgery is a relatively routine operation in ENT, but all surgeries carry certain risks. Currently, tonsil surgery is mostly performed under general anesthesia, which may be associated with anesthesia risk. Usually, the anesthesia risk is less in healthy people, but the risk of surgery for underlying diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus is relatively increased, and the degree of danger is high, but it is often within the controllable range. The biggest and most common risk of tonsil surgery is postoperative hemorrhage, which may be associated with hemorrhagic shock if active bleeding occurs and requires hemostatic treatment. In addition, infection of the surgical area may occur, but can often be controlled with standard anti-infective treatment. If tonsil cyst surgery is needed, it is important to complete the relevant examinations and consult the surgeon to assess the risks of surgery.