Abstract

Tonsillectomy is though a less common surgical procedure nowadays but is known since ancient times. Techniques have evolved from simple dissection with fingers, to gullitone, snare crush and cut, Cryo or diathermy, laser and recently using coblation technique. Coblation is slowly becoming a choice of surgical method due to less post op complication and ease of surgery with less blood loss. However, due to the unavailability at all centre, is still a limiting factor. In this study we have compared the surgical duration, blood loss and post-surgical pain and healing period following coblation tonsillectomy and conventional tonsillectomy. We concluded that coblation tonsillectomy reduces operating time, intraoperative bleeding, and postoperative pain. It also promotes better healing and provides patient comfort during the postoperative period compared to conventional tonsillectomy