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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center Surgical Services has recently received the latest technology in the removal of adenoids and tonsils. This new technology is called the Coblation technique.

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are two very commonly performed surgical procedures. As with all surgical procedures, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy can be associated with a variety of potential complications. Fortunately, for most children, complications are rare. In the last few years, different techniques including Coblation have been proposed to reduce surgical risk. Due to a large number of procedures performed, physicians must focus specific attention to the safety, accuracy and outcomes when choosing among different surgical techniques.

Coblation technology was designed by ArthroCare Corporation. The name refers to a non-heat driven process of surgically removing soft tissues by using a different type of energy which allows for less disruption to other tissues around that area, ultimately decreasing pain and creating a faster healing time. Coblation-based devices are designed to operate at a relatively low temperature to gently dissolve target tissues (tonsils or adenoids) with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Studies show that using the Coblation technique for the removal of adenoids or tonsils has significantly improved patient recovery.

JRMC and local surgeons were very interested when this technique evolved. Carolyn Janssen, JRMC Surgical Services manager and Dr. Steven Maier, Sanford Health Jamestown Surgeon, indicate severe advantages to this technique that include less bleeding, the ability to reach all areas, lower risk of harming healthy tissues around the area, fewer complications and reduced pain in the recovery process.

“In the past few months that I have been using this technique, I have noted a significant decrease in the post-operative pain that my patients are having, especially in the first 24-48 hours,” stated Dr. Maier.

Highlights for Coblation include:

? temperatures are between 40°c – 70°c which previously was 400°c – 600°c using conventional electrosurgical devices
? removal is very gentle, with higher temperatures the removal involves rapid heating, charring, burning and cutting
? surrounding tissues are minimally affected
? faster and safer recovery for patients
? fewer complications
? less pain during recovery

For questions about the Coblation Technique or any procedure, contact JRMC Surgical Services at 701-952-4866.