Meta-analysis of conventional curettage adenoidectomy and microdebrider-assisted adenoidectomy

Objective: This meta-analysis evaluates the differences in surgical efficacy, intraoperative parameters, postoperative outcomes, and complications between conventional curettage adenoidectomy (CCA) and microdebrider-assisted adenoidectomy (MAA).Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library for studies published between 2015 and 2025 comparing CCA and MAA. Inclusion criteria consisted of randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Statistical analysis was performed using a random-effects model to assess pooled mean differences, risk ratios, and confidence intervals.Results: Analysis of 12 studies showed that MAA had a longer operative time (+4.8 minutes; p