Basics of Electrosurgery and RF
Basics of Electrosurgery and RF
Basics of Electrosurgery and RF
PRECISION ELECTROSURGERY
The Role of Heat
The Role of Heat
Electrocautery ≠ Electrosurgery
Fast energy flow let cells explode Slow energy flow seals open vessels
(100°C) (60-70°C)
Monopolar
Bipolar
Power Output
Impedance
Monopolar cutting:
Sections 1 to 5 illustrate the different kinds of tissues and
cutting speeds to which the unit adjusts its power output.
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Pulsed power performance
+
= precision cutting
+ +
= precision bipolar coagulation
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Advantages of
RF and CURIS®
CURIS®
Advantages of CURIS®
Minimally invasive
Illustration: After a partial tonsil resection (same patient): left with the
CO2 laser; right with CURIS radiofrequency. Klaus Stelter, MD, PhD,
Munich LMU University ENT Clinic