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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Technology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • The harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy (HST) has been utilized for 5-6 years in Western Europe and North America.
  • Despite some studies indicating superiority, its adoption in tonsillectomy remains limited.
  • Conventional steel tonsillectomy (CST) often involves bipolar diathermy or ligatures for hemostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate intraoperative events and postoperative morbidity associated with harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy (HST).
  • To compare HST with conventional steel tonsillectomy (CST) regarding operative time, blood loss, and pain.
  • To assess the efficacy of HST in reducing secondary hemorrhage post-tonsillectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A single-blinded prospective study involving 180 patients undergoing HST and 100 patients undergoing CST across two hospitals.
  • Patients were randomized regardless of age, sex, medical history, or surgical indication.
  • Comparison focused on surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative pain in subgroups (120 HST, 70 CST).

Main Results:

  • Mean operative time for HST was comparable to CST.
  • Intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower in the HST group.
  • Postoperative pain was less severe in the HST group, with no major hemorrhages requiring surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy (HST) demonstrates a significant advantage over conventional steel tonsillectomy (CST) in reducing secondary hemorrhage.
  • HST is a safe and effective alternative, potentially superior to conventional methods for minimizing post-tonsillectomy bleeding.
  • While CST with disposable blades mitigates Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease transmission risk, HST offers superior hemorrhage control.