6

Oas and Barteles (1990) [9] , UK

There were no patients with haemorrhage on the laser surgery side.

Less blood loss with laser tonsillectomy.

7

Krespi [10] , New York, USA

No peri-operative or anaesthesia-related

complications

1 secondary haemorrhage which occurred

on the laser side on fifth postoperative day.

8

Remacle et al. [11] , Belgium

No early or delayed bleeding

the dissection side

monopolar electrocautery was required for

two patients.

No second time surgery has been necessary

for bleeding control.