Abstract:Tonsillectomy debate and public educationWithin our professional community the debate rages over technology, pitting old standards against new technologies. Recent studies bring to light the differences between them, and lead us to reevaluate our methods and challenge our current state of thinking.One such study by Dr. Kelly E. Stoker compared electrocautery and Coblation in a sample of patients. Dr. Stoker concluded Coblation tonsillectomy lessens pain, shortens recovery time, and requires less post-operative… Show more
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