Book description
Ultrasonic energy can be applied to surgical instruments for cutting,
dissecting, and coagulating vessels and/or tissue. This book presents
the use of ultrasound energy as it is used in UltraCision products, for
use in surgery on many parts of the body. Principles of UltraCision
technology:The instruments are attached to a hand piece, which is
connected to a generator. The ultrasonic system is situated inside the
hand piece and transforms the electric energy into mechanical movement,
producing in this way longitudinal vibrations of the blades at approx.
55 kHz per second. The movement of the blades causes collagen molecules
to vibrate inside the tissues, thus forming a coagulum upon their
denaturation. This method is especially useful in parenchymatous organs,
where dissection can be performed cleanly and with little or no
bleeding. Among the applications of UltraCision are:- esophageal
surgery;- reflex surgery;- gastrectomy;- colorectal surgery for Crohn's
disease, diverticulitis, and cancer;- laparoscopic cholecystectomy-
hepatic resection;- pancreatic surgery;- adrenalectomy;- thyroid
surgery;- hysterectomy and other gynecologic surgery;- and much more.
For the general surgeon becoming acquainted with this highly effective
new surgical tool, this book represents an ideal introduction, including
a step-by-step guide to operative sequences, and tips provided by those
who have already gained experience in the modality. "Typical for
a book from the Thieme stable, it is concise, well produced and
beautifully illustrated with line diagrams and color photographs. It
certainly fulfils the editors' stated aim of being a step-by-step guide
for practicing surgeons and those in training."--Annals of the
Royal College of Surgeons of England_x000D_ _x000D_ "...Operative
photos are easy to understand. This didactic book will be very
interesting for all surgeons, and especially residents learning surgery;
it can be recommended."--Surgical Radiologic Anatomy Professor,
Department of Surgery, Donau Hospital, Vienna, Austria Head of
Department Gynecology & Obstetrics, C. H.U. Saint-Pierre, Brussels,
Belgium
