Monopolar Electrosurgery vs. Bipolar Electrosurgery
Electrosurgery makes use of high-frequency electrical current to cut, coagulate, desiccate, and fulgurate tissue and can be performed using either monopolar or bipolar-energy in conjunction with a specialized instrument. Each of these two modalities has specific advantages and understanding the difference between the two can help you understand ...
Electrocautery: Bipolar vs Monopolar What is The Difference?
Electrocautery, monopolar electrosurgery, and bipolar electrosurgery are all important parts of the overall electrosurgical market. Though this blog post is intended to help explain some fundamental differences, we recommend working with an expert to …
Overview of electrosurgery - UpToDate
2024年4月26日 · Monopolar versus bipolar — Electrosurgery can be performed using either a monopolar or a bipolar instrument. The main difference between these modalities is the pathway of the current.
Electrosurgery: What is it, How does it Work, and What are the ... - STERIS
2022年4月11日 · The difference between monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery is how the electrical current travels and completes the circuit. In monopolar electrosurgery, the current passes through the connected device (active electrode) directly to the affected tissue where the desired tissue effect occurs.
3 Key Differences Between Electrosurgery & Electrocautery
2016年9月5日 · The key difference between the two being that monopolar uses a grounding plate to direct the current, while bipolar employs opposing electrode points to accomplish the same thing. Both methods differ from electrocautery in that they draw electrical current through the tissue rather than using it to heat an electrode to be placed at one precise ...
Exploring Differences between Bipolar and Monopolar Modes …
2019年3月1日 · For example, bipolar electrosurgery typically involves lower voltage (requiring less energy) and is targeted toward smaller areas. Monopolar electrosurgery is versatile, with modalities including cut, blend, desiccation, and fulguration, and is effective for large areas.
Diathermy - TeachMeSurgery
2022年6月25日 · In monopolar action, the electrical current oscillates between the surgeon’s electrode, through the patient’s body, until it meets the ‘ grounding plate ’ (typically positioned underneath the patient’s leg) to complete the circuit. In bipolar diathermy, the two electrodes are found on the instrument itself.
Comparison of monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical modes …
2001年10月1日 · The ESU delivers power (wattage = volts × amps) in monopolar or bipolar (1 vs 2 high-density electrodes) configuration. Because of RF, monopolar electrosurgery compared with other energy sources is associated with unique characteristics, inherent risks, and complications caused by the requirement of a return/dispersive electrode, inadvertent ...
Comparison of operative outcomes between monopolar and bipolar …
2022年3月29日 · The monopolar group had significantly lower total operative time (239 vs. 275 min; P = 0.013) and intraoperative blood loss (487 vs. 790 mL; P < 0.001). However, the incidence rates of ascites (27.4% vs. 8.2%; P = 0.002) and grade ≥ 3 intra-abdominal infection (12.3% vs. 2.7%; P = 0.028) were significantly higher in the monopolar group.
Comparison of Monopolar Electrocoagulation, Bipolar Electrocoagulation ...
We compared the safety and efficacy of monopolar electrocoagulation (ME), bipolar electrocoagulation (BE), Ligasure (LS), a modern bipolar vessel sealing system, and Ultracision (UC), a system of ultrasound energy based shears.