| Study | Comparative Technique | Size (age range) | Measured POD | Conclusions |
| Monopolar | 34 (4 - 7 yrs) | 1 - 10 | Less thermal damage with Coblation. No difference in pain, diet, activity, or return to work | |
| Stoker (2004) [7] | Monopolar | 89 (3 - 12 yrs) | 1 - 14 | No difference in pain, diet, or activity |
| Parsons (2006) [9] | Harmonic Scalpel, Monopolar | 61 (3 - 12 yrs) | 1 - 10 | No difference in diet or activity |
| Shapiro (2007) [14] | Cold dissection with bipolar | 47 (2 - 16 yrs) | 1 - 14 | Decreased operative time No difference in pain, pain medications, diet, activity, or return to work |
| Parker (2009) [15] | Cold dissection with bipolar | 70 (4 - 15 yrs) | 1,3, 6, 8, 10 | Less pain medications at 12 Hours. Decreased pain only on POD6. No difference in diet |
| Gustavii (2010) [16] | Cold dissection with bipolar | 34 (6 - 18 yrs) | 1 - 14 | No difference in pain or pain medications |
| Jones (2011) [17] | Monopolar | 61 (4 - 20 yrs) | 0, 2, 14 | No difference in pain |