Electrocautery: principles and practice.
We explain the basic physics of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Modifications of electrodes or high-frequency units that should improve TURP are discussed. Finally, we introduce Coagulating Intermittent Cutting (CIC), which is a TURP using a modified high-frequency generator. Results of in vitro experiments and the first data from a multicenter trial are demonstrated.
Barba
M
M
Department of Urology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany. Mathias.Barba@t-online.de
Fastenmeier
K
K
Hartung
R
R
D000818:Animals; D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011467:Prostate / Q000601:surgery; D013552:Swine; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000379:methods*