title: The laparoscopist and electrosurgery.
abstract: A brief discussion of the physics relating to electrosurgical techniques is given, the complications inherent in this technique when used at laparoscopy are discussed, and the treatment and means of preventing these accidents are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D012449:Safety; D012488:Salpingitis / Q000150:complications; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries