Electrosurgery reduces blood loss and immediate postoperative inflammation compared to cold instruments

Electrosurgical devices were originally designed by William T. Bovie and first used in a human in 1926. Modern electrosurgical devices function by applying radio frequency energy through alternating electrical currents. The generated current passes either between 2 electrodes built into forceps (bipolar) or from a single electrode built into a hand piece and through the patient to an earth plate (monopolar). Monopolar electrosurgery handpieces have several settings, including cut and coagulation mode.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - October 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surgery (Soft Tissue) Source Type: research