What is electrocautery surgery?

Electrocautery, also known as thermal cautery, refers to a process in which a direct or alternating current is passed through a resistant metal wire electrode, generating heat. The heated electrode is then applied to living tissue to achieve hemostasis or varying degrees of tissue destruction.

Electrocautery surgery benefits for patients

Less Bleeding As it cuts, small blood vessels are sealed during surgery making it so each surgery has less overall bleeding and greater precision. This drastic reduction in bleeding enables a number of new surgical procedures that are not practical with conventional scalpel.

Less Pain The the electrocautery tool seals nerve endings and lymphatics, resulting in less edema and pain. The patient experiences a far more comfortable post-operative recovery.

Reduced risk of infection This is one of the unique features of the electrocautery It efficiently kills bacteria in its path, producing a sterilizing effect.

Quicker recovery time Reduced risk of infection, less bleeding, less pain and less swelling often allow the patient a far quicker recovery after the surgery.

Electrocautery surgery benefits for surgeons

Unique surgical capabilities electrosurgery improves many surgical procedures by making them simpler and reducing risk. This enables surgeries that are not practical with conventional methods.

Enhanced visibility of the surgical field The electrocautery seals capillaries and small blood vessels as it cuts, thereby dramatically reducing bleeding. This results in a much clearer and drier surgical site.

Reduction of surgery time The hemostatic effect of the electrocautery.