Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Bipolar diathermy forceps with automatic irrigation. Technical note.

T Ohta, N Funatsu, T Kuroiwa

    Journal of Neurosurgery
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Intermittent gait disturbance in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus.

    Acta neurologica Scandinavica·2017
    Same author

    Intraoperative 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced photodynamic diagnosis of metastatic brain tumors with histopathological analysis.

    World journal of surgical oncology·2017
    Same author

    1,8-Cineole inhibits root growth and DNA synthesis in the root apical meristem ofBrassica campestris L.

    Journal of plant research·2016
    Same author

    Morphological, physiological and molecular genetic characterization ofArabidopsis himalaica, with reference toA. thaliana.

    Journal of plant research·2016
    Same author

    Extremely high levels of C-reactive protein in patients with acute lupus serositis.

    Modern rheumatology·2014
    Same author

    Effect of chloramphenicol and lincomycin on chloroplast DNA amplification in greening pea leaves.

    Plant molecular biology·2013
    Same journal

    Extent of resection as an independent predictor of survival for patients with glioblastoma as defined by the new WHO 2021 classification.

    Journal of neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Surgical treatment of schwannomas around the tarsal tunnel: a case series of 40 patients and systematic review of the literature.

    Journal of neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Direct targeting for focused ultrasound thalamotomy in the treatment of movement disorders.

    Journal of neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Development and internal validation of the Meningioma Functional Outcome Risk and Counseling Estimator 6 score, a point-based prognostic tool for predicting 6-week functional independence after intracranial meningioma resection.

    Journal of neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Connectional anatomy of the cerebellum: dentate nucleus and cerebellar peduncles from a surgical perspective.

    Journal of neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Press releases in neurosurgery: is scientific accuracy compromised in public reporting of neurosurgery research?

    Journal of neurosurgery·2026
    See all related articles

    A novel saline drip method for bipolar diathermy uses integrated stainless steel tubing in forceps. This technique ensures irrigation delivery only when the bipolar forceps are closed, enhancing surgical safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Technology
    • Medical Devices
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Background:

    • Bipolar diathermy is a common surgical technique.
    • Effective irrigation is crucial during diathermy to prevent tissue damage and maintain visibility.
    • Existing methods for irrigation during bipolar diathermy can be cumbersome or inefficient.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a new method for delivering saline irrigation during bipolar diathermy.
    • To integrate saline delivery directly into standard bipolar forceps.
    • To improve the safety and efficiency of irrigation during bipolar diathermy procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Incorporation of stainless steel tubing into both blades of standard bipolar forceps.
    • Connection of the tubing to a standard irrigating line.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Activation of irrigation upon closure of the forceps and cessation upon opening.

    • Main Results:

    • The described method provides a continuous saline drip during bipolar diathermy when the forceps are closed.
    • Irrigation is automatically stopped when the forceps are opened, preventing unnecessary fluid use.
    • The integrated design simplifies the surgical setup and reduces the need for additional equipment.

    Conclusions:

    • This integrated saline drip system offers a practical and effective solution for irrigation during bipolar diathermy.
    • The method enhances surgical safety by ensuring irrigation is active only during critical tissue contact.
    • The design is compatible with standard bipolar forceps, allowing for easy adoption in clinical practice.