The Coblation® Tonsillectomy Procedure
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Coblation® tonsillectomy is a gentle way to remove both tonsils. Coblation tonsillectomy uses radiofrequency, or RF, to remove tonsillar tissue. RF is a form of energy like radio waves, but with a higher frequency. Coblation tonsillectomy uses this energy in a precise and carefully controlled surgical process that causes very little harm to healthy tissue. Published studies have shown Coblation tonsillectomy to have the following patient benefits:

• Less pain and less frequent use of narcotics1
  
• Significantly faster return to normal diet (2.4 days versus 7.6 days on average)
  
• Less incidence of postoperative nausea and throat swelling2
  
• Less thermal damage to adjacent tissue3
  
• Faster healing3

Why Coblation Tonsillectomy?

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acknowledgements:

Temple RH, Timms MS. Paediatric Coblation Tonsillectomy. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2001; 61: 195-198.
Stoker KE, Don DM, Kang DR, Haupert MS, Magit A, Madgy DN. Pediatric total tonsillectomy using coblation electrosurgery compared to conventional electrosurgery: A prospective, controlled single-blind study. (Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. 2004; 130 (6): 666-675.)
Chinpairoj S, Feldman M, et al. A comparison of monopolar electrosurgery to a new multipolar electrosurgical system in a rat model. Laryngoscope 2001; 111; 213-217.

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