Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) using COBLATION™ Plasma Technology at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
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This alternative procedure to traditional tonsillectomy uses radiofrequency energy to reduce the size of your tonsils. This procedure is minimally invasive, causing less discomfort and reducing recovery time.
A minimally-invasive alternative way to remove the tonsils and adenoids.
Unlike a traditional surgical knife or “electrocautery” (heat) procedure, tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy using COBLATION™ Plasma Technology can be used to reduce the size of your tonsils and remove your adenoids with little harm to surrounding healthy tissue.
What is CoblationTM technology?
COBLATION™ Technology utilises radiofrequency energy to remove tissue. Because the COBLATION™ process is not a heat-driven process, surrounding healthy tissue is preserved.
How is tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy using COBLATION™ Technology performed?
This surgery is almost always done under general anaesthesia and it only lasts about 30 minutes. The surgeon uses a special hand piece which utilises radiofrequency energy to reduce the tonsil tissue and remove the adenoids in a near bloodless fashion. Most patients can go home the same day.
Going home and recovery
When you leave the hospital, you may get a prescription for pain medication and antibiotics to help fight infections.
You should:
- rest at home for a few days to a week
- avoid vigorous physical activities for a week or two.
You may:
- have a sore throat and a hard time swallowing for a few days
- find softer foods easier to eat and swallow but most food is OK.
Risk and complications
Every surgical procedure carries a degree of risk. Your consultant will discuss all the possible risks with you during your consultation.
As with all tonsillectomy procedures, in addition to general anaesthesia risks, 2-3% of tonsillectomy patients can experience post-op bleeding (up to 5-10 days after surgery). Fever can be present, and dehydration and weight loss can occur, especially among children who won’t eat or drink due to pain.
Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) using COBLATION™ Plasma Technology consultants at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL
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