Coblation tonsillectomy has shown promising results with respect to @entity282 when compared with other techniques. Our study was designed to compare this technique with bipolar scissor tonsillectomy. Forty adult @entity1 with a history of chronic or @entity5389 referred for standard tonsillectomy were recruited and randomized into two groups. Twenty were operated with Coblator and 20 with @entity162 . Exclusion criteria were a history of quinsy, @entity3459 , or any major health problems. All @entity1 completed the study. @entity282 , return to normal diet, and estimated need for sick leave were utilized as parameters. Data on operative time, difficulty of tissue removal, and hemostasis were also analyzed. Operative time was longer (P < 0.001) and tissue removal as well as hemostasis control were more difficult (P = 0.005, P = 0.013) with Coblator than with @entity162 . @entity1 in Coblator group assessed higher @entity158 scores 1 and 3 h postoperatively (P = 0.044, P = 0.036). From the time of extubation, @entity1 had access to an opioid ( @entity3575 ) via a self-controlled analgesia device. The number of doses of analgesics needed during the hospital stay was significantly higher in the Coblator group (P = 0.020). During the 14-day follow-up, no significant differences were found in @entity158 scores, return to solid food or subjective working ability between the groups. Considering the overall outcome of the @entity1 the results did not favor coblation technique over @entity162 .

Randomized study comparing XXXX between coblation and bipolar scissor tonsillectomy.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'patients', 'Participants'] @entity162 :: ('MESH:D001714', 'Disease') :: ['bipolar scissors'] @entity5389 :: ('MESH:D014069', 'Disease') :: ['recurrent tonsillitis'] @entity3459 :: ('MESH:D025861', 'Disease') :: ['bleeding disorder'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain'] @entity282 :: ('MESH:D010149', 'Disease') :: ['postoperative pain', 'Postoperative pain'] @entity3575 :: ('MESH:D005283', 'Chemical') :: ['fentanyl']
@entity282 :: (MESH:D010149,Disease) :: ['postoperative pain']
