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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Coblation tonsillectomy (CTE) was introduced with the aim of reducing postoperative morbidity.
  • Potential benefits included decreased pain, improved oral intake, and reduced bleeding after tonsillectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical outcomes and complications associated with coblation tonsillectomy.
  • To assess the incidence of bleeding and pain following CTE.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective pilot study involving 61 patients (aged 44 months-69 years).
  • Inpatient observation for 5 days and 6-month telephone follow-up.
  • Patients were categorized based on bleeding events: surgical care (A), non-surgical care (B), and no bleeding (C).

Main Results:

  • The study was halted early due to major bleeding complications in 7 patients (Group A).
  • Fifteen patients (Group B) experienced minor bleeding, while 41 (Group C) had no bleeding events.
  • Pain was reported as the most significant complication, lasting an average of 16.7 days (A), 11.6 days (B), and 11 days (C).

Conclusions:

  • Coblation tonsillectomy resulted in a significant increase in major bleeding complications, including late-onset bleeding.
  • Post-tonsillectomy pain remains a considerable challenge requiring further technological solutions.
  • The cold dissection technique will be continued due to observed complications with CTE.