How we do it: Coblation tonsillectomy complication rates from a single ENT department compared with the National Prospective Tonsillectomy Audit

? Coblation tonsillectomy is a relatively new technique, the results of which need auditing within practising units, to justify its continued usage. ? The National Prospective Tonsillectomy Audit provides an excellent source of data for individual units to compare their results to. ? This retrospective audit of 391 coblation tonsillectomies shows that our units haemorrhage and return to theatre rates are similar to the National rates for cold steel & ties data. ? Resolution of training issues and patient selection may lead to increased use of this technique.