The Feasibility of 1940-nm Diode Laser in Tonsillectomy

Materials and Methods Twenty-two patients, who underwent tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis, were prospectively analyzed. Tonsillectomy was performed using either a 1940-nm laser with 12 W of power or the conventional electro-cauterization. Patients were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. A 5-point scale (1-5) was used to measure the intraoperative score via the cutting capacity of the device, and a 3-point scale (0-2) to measure intraoperative bleeding (3-point scale, 0-2). Patients’ surveys on pain and the surgeon’s reports on postoperative changes in the surgical field, such as edema and scarring, were also analyzed (11-point scale, 0-10) on postoperative one day, one week, and two weeks, respectively.