Why Is Coblation® tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy a better choice?
Patients report a better overall experience with Coblation tonsillectomy after surgery when compared to traditional tonsillectomy procedures. Studies show that patient calls and visits to the doctor due to problems after surgery are significantly less with Coblation tonsillectomy.1 Coblation tonsillectomy has been shown in clinical studies to speed a child’s return to normal activity and diet, and to decrease pain and use of medications after the procedure. When compared to older, heat-based technologies such as electrocautery, Coblation also reduces the possibility of unwanted bleeding after the tonsils are removed. Because of tissue damage caused by the heat of traditional tonsillectomy procedures, patients often take up to two weeks to return to a normal diet and to resume normal activity. Coblation tonsillectomy is the gentle alternative offering a rapid recovery and minimal discomfort, with most patients resuming a normal diet and activities within just a few days. Coblation tonsi
