Our experience. Coblation^® intracapsular tonsillectomy (tonsillotomy) in children: a prospective study of 100 consecutive cases

Coblation® intracapsular tonsillectomy (tonsillotomy) in children: A prospective study of 500 consecutive cases with long‐term follow‐up

“…The principles of Coblation ® technology have been addressed widely in the literature . Coblation ® refers to a range of “cold” radiofrequency ablation equipment marketed by Smith & Nephew ® plc (London, UK).…”

“…The principles of Coblation â technology have been addressed widely in the literature. 4,5 Coblation â refers to a range of "cold" radiofrequency ablation equipment marketed by Smith & Nephew â plc (London, UK). Radiofrequency current is delivered by electrodes at the tip of a probe ("wand"), also incorporating a suction channel and saline irrigation.…”

Coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy in children: A prospective study of 1257 consecutive cases with long‐term follow‐up

“…In this study, we describe our prospective, long-term experience in 1257 consecutive paediatric cases, who have been managed by the senior author with Coblation® intracapsular tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) for obstructive and/ or infective symptoms. This builds upon previously published work, 12,13 with particular attention to complication rates and the need for revision surgery in a large case series with a long-term follow-up period.…”

Health Related Quality of Life T-14 Outcomes for Pediatric Bizact Tonsillectomy

“…The Bizact TM device requires the use of an extra-capsular technique and is not currently used for intracapsular tonsillectomy (tonsillotomy). In some cases, tonsillotomy is advantageous over tonsillectomy, as it results in less postoperative hemorrhage and pain, whilst still resulting in improved parent-reported QOL scores [ 19 , 20 ]. However, tonsillotomy was reported as having a 2.4% revision rate, [ 19 ] and parents may continue to opt for a tonsillectomy to avoid further surgical intervention in their child.…”