Comparing the Efficacy of Surgical Instruments in Tonsillectomy Patients

Background and Objectives: To compare the efficacy of three surgical methods in tonsillectomy patients; combination monopolar bipolar diathermy (diathermy), coblation dissection using Evac (coblation), Harmonic scalpel assisted (harmonic). Materials Methods: Ninety-seven patients underwent a single institute between January 2020 May 2021. Postoperative pain was evaluated visual analogue scale (VAS) on postoperative 1 day, week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks. Degree epithelization (DOE) measured to assess recovery state follow up period. Lastly, we compared operative time among groups evaluate efficacy. Results: Significant differences have been observed time, score DOE week 1, 2, 4. Both group had significantly lower VAS higher DOE, when with group. As for showed shorter other two groups. Conclusion: harmonic better results method. Coblation may be safe, effective method tonsillectomy.