Laser tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Martinez, S.A.; Akin, D.P.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 20(2): 371-376
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6665 PMID: 3601391 Document Number: 300467
The use of the laser for performing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy has proved to be a very effective method in terms of reducing postoperative pain, bleeding, and operative time. With use of the laser, most patients can be treated on an outpatient basis. However, the treating physician must balance the medical gains against the increase in cost for laser use before embarking on this approach for patient care.