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Electrocautery: principles and practice
M Barba1, K Fastenmeier, R Hartung
1Department of Urology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany. Mathias.Barba@t-online.de
Journal of Endourology
|November 19, 2003
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.