Electrocautery: principles and practice

J Endourol. 2003 Oct;17(8):541-55. doi: 10.1089/089277903322518545.

Abstract

We explain the basic physics of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Modifications of electrodes or high-frequency units that should improve TURP are discussed. Finally, we introduce Coagulating Intermittent Cutting (CIC), which is a TURP using a modified high-frequency generator. Results of in vitro experiments and the first data from a multicenter trial are demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biophysical Phenomena
  • Biophysics
  • Electrocoagulation / instrumentation*
  • Electrocoagulation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostate / surgery
  • Swine
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate / methods*