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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Surgical Techniques
    • Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Background:

    • Tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure.
    • Radiofrequency (RF) and cold dissection (CD) are two methods used for tonsillectomy.
    • Comparing the efficacy and safety of these techniques is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency (RF) tonsillectomy versus cold dissection (CD) tonsillectomy.
    • To evaluate differences in operation time, intraoperative bleeding, and postoperative pain.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective, double-blind, controlled clinical study.
    • 114 patients underwent tonsillectomy, with RF used on one side and CD on the other.
    • Patients and physicians were blinded to the technique used on each side.

    Main Results:

    • Operation times were similar for both RF and CD techniques.
    • Intraoperative bleeding was significantly lower with RF dissection compared to CD.
    • Postoperative pain was comparable on day 1, but significantly lower with CD on days 5 and 10.

    Conclusions:

    • RF tonsillectomy demonstrates an advantage in reducing intraoperative bleeding.
    • CD tonsillectomy may offer better pain management in the later stages of recovery.
    • Neither technique showed superiority in terms of operation time or return to a normal diet.