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5.8.4. Vaporisation
This bipolar mode is used in gynaecology and urology for vaporisation. An
arc is struck immediately on tissue contact, enabling fast tissue
vaporisation with low heat propagation into surrounding tissue.
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)
Vaporisation electrode
5.9. Bipolar coagulation modes
5.9.1. Standard forceps
This mode is used for arcless contact coagulation with forceps.
Application areas
Bipolar coagulation
Suitable instruments
Bipolar forceps
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