5 Operation
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5.8. Bipolar cutting modes
5.8.1. Standard
This mode is used for cutting with bipolar laparoscopic instruments.
Application areas
Laparoscopic cutting
Suitable instruments
Laparoscopic instruments
5.8.2. Bipolar resection (optional)
This bipolar mode is used in gynaecology and urology for cutting under saline.
ARC control technology generates the cutting effect with simultaneously minimized
output power. ARC Control facilitates immediate cutting and prevents electrode
adhesion.
Make sure that NaCl is used as an irrigation medium.
Secure a continuous irrigation during the application.
Always use conductive lubricants to avoid damages of the urethra.
Avoid continuous activations.
Application areas
Hysteroscopy, transurethral prostate resection (TUR-P), surgical treatment of
bladder tumors (TUR-B), vaporization of prostate tissue (TUR-VAP).
Suitable instruments
Resectoscope (bipolar)
Resection snare
Rollerblade electrode
This function is available if the device has the options Bipolar Resection
(900-395).
Optimum results are provided exclusively when using BOWA COMFORT
resection cables.