ArthroCare ENT: Why Coblation Tonsillectomy?

Why Coblation Tonsillectomy?

You may remember your childhood tonsillectomy as a painful experience. Your child may not have to repeat that experience. Now, physicians' use of advanced cool-temperature technologies, like Coblation®, for tonsillectomy means that your child can experience less pain after the procedure, with a faster return to a regular diet and normal activity.^1,2

A better overall experience

Patients report a better overall experience with Coblation-assisted tonsillectomy after surgery compared to traditional procedures such as electrocautery and cold knife. Studies show that patient calls and visits to the doctor due to complications after surgery are significantly less with Coblation-assisted tonsillectomy.

Faster recovery

Because of tissue damage caused by traditional tonsillectomy procedures, patients often take up to two weeks to return to a normal diet and resume normal activities. Coblation-assisted tonsillectomy is the gentle alternative, offering a rapid recovery and minimal pain. With Coblation-assisted tonsillectomy, most patients resume a normal diet and activities within a few days.

Coblation-assisted tonsillectomy received FDA clearance in 2001.

Temple RH, Timms MS. Paediatric coblation tonsillectomy. Int J Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2001;61:195-198.
Timms MS, Temple RH. Coblation tonsillectomy: a double blind randomized controlled study. J Laryngology & Otology. 2002;116:450-452.