Resection Electrodes Aid Urologic Surgery

A new line of resection electrodes for urologic procedures will enable urologists to improve prostate health.

The Cook resection electrodes are intended for urologic procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT), with minimal bleeding, increased visibility, and decreased procedure time. Five different types of electrodes, compatible with all major brands of resectoscopes, are offered.

The resection electrode types include: a hand-crafted, temperature-resistant tungsten wire-cutting loop; a coagulating perforated resector that provides a 40% greater coagulation zone than standard cutting loops and performs cutting and coagulation simultaneously during tissue resection; a dimpled vaporization roller that offers a smoother area of vaporization than a grooved roller while providing deep-tissue coagulation; a roller ball and roller barrel, which are used for coagulation and ablation of soft tissue in the bladder and prostate (the roller ball may also be used for endometrial ablation in the uterus); and a Collings knife that allows urologists access to all areas of the prostate and is most commonly used for ureteral meatotomy and transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP). The resection electrodes are made by Cook Medical (Bloomington, IN, USA).

"The Cook resection electrodes are a specially crafted set of instruments designed with a patient's comfort and the urologist's medical challenges in mind, enabling a safe and quick procedure,” said Jerry French, senior vice president and global strategic business unit leader for Cook Medical's urology division.

TURP is the gold standard treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, which affects 50% of men aged 51-60 and 90% of men past age 80. TURBT is the most common procedure for treating bladder tumors, which account for 90% of urinary tract cancers.


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