title: An introduction to the principles and safety of electrosurgery.
abstract: With the advent of minimal access surgery, the use of different energy sources has made a tremendous contribution to the treatment modalities in many gynaecological disorders. The trainee must be clear in the understanding of not only the application of energy sources, but also the principles behind their use. This article has thus been written to provide insight into avoiding patient injury as well as safety of use.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Technology, Andover, Hampshire.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Veck
mesh_terms: D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans