A Comparative Study of Monopolar Versus Bipolar Electrocautery Post Tonsillectomy Outcomes. (CSMVBET)

Indus Hospital and Health Network

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Chronic Tonsillitis

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07265531

IHHN_IRB_2024_12_021

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to compare surgical techniques (monopolar and bipolar electrocautery -used during tonsillectomy,a common procedure to remove toonsils.The goal is to determine which method results in less pain and bleeding for patients after surgery .

Full description

To evaluate and compare post operative pain and bleeding outcomesbetween monopolar and bipolar electrocautery technique used dutring tonsillectomy .

Methodology : Total 112 patients were randomly divided into two groups (56 each groups ).Pain was assessed postoperatively and classified as mild ,moderate or severe .

Enrollment: 74 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 5 to 17 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients aged between 5 and 40 years.
• Indicated for elective tonsillectomy due to recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, or chronic tonsillar hypertrophy.
• Medically stable to undergo general anesthesia and surgical procedure.
• Ability to understand and provide informed consent (or parental/guardian consent for minors).
• Willing to complyy with study procedures and follow-up schedule. Exclusion Criteria
• History of bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, thrombocytopenia).
• Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy within 7 days prior to surgery.
• Known allergy or adverse reaction to anesthesia agents used in the procedure.
• Previous tonsillar surgery or peritonsillar abscess drainage.
• Severe comorbidities that may interfere with surgery or recovery (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure).
• Patients with craniofacial abnormalities affecting the airway.
• Inability to understand or comply with study requirements.