Electrosurgery is a surgical technique that uses electrical currents to cut tissue. This method is widely used in medicine and cosmetology, as it allows operations to be performed quickly and effectively without major tissue damage and blood loss.
Electrosurgery was invented at the end of the 19th century and has since been actively used in surgery. It is based on the principle of using electrical currents to create high-frequency vibrations that cause heating and destruction of tissue.
During the operation, the doctor uses a special instrument - an electrosurgical device that generates high-frequency current. This current passes through the instrument and causes the tissue to be heated to a certain temperature, which depends on the type of tissue and the required depth of cut.
The advantages of electrosurgery are that it allows operations to be performed quickly and safely, without the need for large amounts of anesthesia or blood. In addition, electrosurgical devices have high precision and allow operations to be performed with minimal trauma to surrounding tissues.
However, like any other surgical method, electrosurgery has its drawbacks. For example, it can cause burns and tissue necrosis, especially if the instrument is used incorrectly or when working with very thin tissue. Electrosurgery can also be more expensive than other surgical methods.
Despite these disadvantages, electrosurgery remains one of the most effective surgical techniques and is widely used in various fields of medicine.