Abstract
Background: We created a new 5-mm bipolar forceps. Thermo-insulating plastic was used for the creation of the jaws, while the metal conductor is buried deep inside the plastic. Methods: A porcine model was used in experimental testing against a standard metallic 5-mm bipolar forceps at three different wattage settings (20, 40, 60 W). Histological sections were evaluated by a pathologist who was blind to the wattage and instrument tested. Results: The new instrument was shown to cause statistically significant reduced thermal damage. In addition, its lateral thermal diffusion is superior to standard bipolar forceps. Conclusions: Thermo-insulating plastics can reduce thermal damage to tissue during electrosurgery.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 936-939 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Animal study
- Bipolar coagulation
- Thermal damage