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We also evaluate the impact of each surgical technique in reduction of snoring loudness.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Material and methods:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Single blind randomized\u2010controlled trial. From a population of 41 consecutive patients on the waiting list for uvulopalatoplasty for simple snoring, the study group was reduced to 17 CP and 13 LAUP. Post\u2010operative pain and reduction of snoring loudness were recorded using visual analogue scales (VAS) during the first 15 post\u2010operative days. Post\u2010operative snoring loudness was documented for 1\u2010year period.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Both groups had similar post\u2010operative pain during the first seven post\u2010operative days. A statistically significant reduction in post\u2010operative pain was observed in the CP group after day 8, and maintained until the end of the study. Reduction of snoring loudness was significant in both groups, but no differences were observed between them.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Discussion:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Coblation uvulopalatoplasty compared with LAUP demonstrates a reduction in post\u2010operative pain, significant after the first post\u2010operative week. The collateral thermal injury caused by laser is responsible for the slow\u2010healing rate and maintained post\u2010operative pain. Coblation dissociates tissue at lower temperatures with minimal collateral thermal injury and consequently faster and less painful recovery. Both surgical procedures have significant and similar reduction in snoring loudness.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Both methods are adequate treatment options for snoring. 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