A novel method of teaching adenoidectomy using suction diathermy.

Methods which aid and enhance the teaching of surgical procedures to trainees are beneficial to both trainer and trainee. In this article, we suggest a simple way of performing suction diathermy which allows the trainer to provide a template for the trainee to reproduce. Related articles have suggested the use of additional equipment, such as an endoscope; however, the method we describe requires no additional technical elements. Thus, it represents a sound and efficient teaching tool.