Safer Resectoscopic Surgery Tool

An innovative surgical technology has been adapted for use in resectoscopic surgery that can be effective in limiting the hazards that can occur due to heat overloads in conventional resectoscopic surgery.

In a pilot study, a series of female patients underwent resectoscopic surgery using a conventional resectoscope adapted to the active electrode monitoring (AEM) technology developed by Encision, Inc. (Boulder, CO, USA). The results were presented in November 2005 at the annual congress of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) in Chicago (IL, USA).
The study authors concluded, "…baseline currents combined with the surges can produce heat loading that can cause (perineal/vaginal) burns. The adaptation of AEM may be effective in mitigating the hazards from insulation failure, capacitive coupling and directly coupled currents associated with the stray energy to the resectoscope.”

"We are pleased that Encision's AEM technology has the potential to be applied to other areas of minimally invasive surgery to advance patient safety,” said Jack Serino, president & CEO of Encision. "We will continue to explore a range of market opportunities for our technology.”

Encision designs and manufactures innovative surgical devices that allow the surgeon to optimize electrosurgical techniques and maintain patient safety during a broad range of surgical procedures. Encision's AEM instruments provide surgeons with the desired tissue effects while preventing patient injury caused by stray energy burns, a recognized risk in laparoscopic and resectoscoptic surgery.



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