As technological advances continue to make surgical procedures more effective and efficient
than ever physicians are faced with the constant challenge of keeping abreast of the latest
techniques and equipment. In Ultrasonic Energy for Cutting Coagulating and Dissecting an
experienced team of surgeons offers a comprehensive guide to a large array of procedures that
can be performed with new tools that use ultrasonic energy to cut and dissect issues. The
system described here Ultra-Cision-uses a hand piece that transforms electrical energy into
mechanical movement which causes the scalpel blade to vibrate at approximately 55 KHz per
second. This movement in turn causes the proteins at the instrument tip to denature a sticky
coagulum is formed resulting in clean dissection and coagulation with little or no bleeding
which makes this type of surgery particularly effective for procedures in the parenchymatous
organs. Used in operating rooms world wide in both laparoscopic and open surgical procedures
the surgical techniques described here enable the surgeon to target difficult-to-reach spaces
such as those that are close to vital organs. Ultra Cisionoffers the surgeon increased
visibility and lessens the risk of damage to tissues and blood vessels.
