Innovative BiZact tonsillectomy method

The innovative palatine tonsillectomy method using the electrosurgical BiZact device involves less intraoperative bleeding, decreased risk of postoperative bleeding, increased patient safety, reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery.

The BiZact electrosurgical device utilises advanced bipolar diathermy technology. The device automatically adjusts the amount of electrical energy sent to the tissues. Only the minimal amount of energy necessary for coagulation and safe cutting of the tissue is delivered through the device.

The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and lasts shorter than that performed using the classic method. With shorter time under general anaesthesia, this is a clear advantage to the patient.

• shorter surgery and general anaesthesia time
• minimal intraoperative blood loss
• lower risk of postoperative bleeding
• reduced postoperative pain due to a minimal amount of electrical energy used
• reduced need for painkillers
• faster recovery and return to daily activities

• recurrent pharyngitis (sore throat) several times a year
• joint, kidney and heart diseases
• treatment-resistant acne
• snoring and sleep apnoea (interrupted breathing during sleep)
• halitosis

• taking anticoagulants (blood thinners)
• active respiratory infection
• poor general health
• disorders that exclude general anaesthesia
• allergy to anaesthetics
• age under 3 years

The decision to perform the procedure is taken during an evaluation visit, during which the doctor also selects a surgical method and orders necessary tests. Based on their results and the assessment of your general condition, the decision on the procedure is made and a date is agreed upon.

• Before the procedure, you need to have the following blood tests performed: complete blood count, INR, APTT and blood type with antibodies (not sooner than 2 weeks before the procedure).
• If you have other, non-ENT conditions, you need to consult your attending doctors and obtain certificates stating that you have no contraindications to the procedure.
• If you are on anticoagulants, you should switch to subcutaneous injections for the period of 7 days before and 10 days after the procedure.
• You should discuss taking any medication on the day of the procedure with the operating doctor.
• You should not eat or drink anything for 6 hours before the procedure.