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    • Pediatric Surgery

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    • Recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome are common in children.
    • Tonsillectomy is a frequent surgical procedure for these conditions.
    • Evaluating novel techniques like QMRT is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness and safety of Quantum Molecular Resonance Tonsillectomy (QMRT) against standard Blunt Dissection Tonsillectomy (BDT).
    • To assess key surgical metrics including operating time and blood loss.
    • To evaluate postoperative outcomes such as pain, bleeding, and recovery.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized controlled trial involving 80 children (ages 3-16) with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and/or recurrent tonsillitis.
    • Patients were allocated to either QMRT (N=40) or BDT (N=40).
    • Data collected included operative time, blood loss, and a detailed postoperative questionnaire on pain, bleeding, and recovery.

    Main Results:

    • QMRT demonstrated a significantly shorter average operating time (22.07 min) compared to BDT (35.12 min).
    • Average blood loss was significantly lower in the QMRT group (5.62 ml) versus the BDT group (43 ml).
    • Postoperative pain scores were comparable, with BDT showing slightly lower scores on specific days; bleeding episodes were similar between groups.

    Conclusions:

    • QMRT is a safe and effective tonsillectomy technique that significantly reduces operating time and intraoperative blood loss.
    • No significant differences were observed in postoperative pain or bleeding between QMRT and BDT.
    • QMRT presents a promising alternative for pediatric tonsillectomy, potentially improving surgical efficiency.