title: Role of the ultrasonic surgical aspirator in gynecology.
abstract: As is true in neurosurgery and general surgery, the ultrasonic surgical aspirator is a powerful tool for the general gynecologist and gynecologic oncologist in assisting in the treatment and management of benign and malignant diseases. The physical properties of ultrasonic sound waves along with the composition of the tissues in question allow for safe, selective, and precise tissue resection. Although the ultrasonic surgical aspirator has had favorable results to date and future applications seem promising, the ultimate role of this device needs to be established with clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA. horowitzn@msnotes.wush.edu
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Horowitz
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rader
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000628:therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*