Radiofrequency surgery: 3500 years old and still young

Raus, Peter; Verhaert, Peter

doi:10.1080/01676830.2017.1383469

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“…Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser produces an invisible beam of light of 10.600 nm, which is absorbed by the intracellular fluid, causing cellular vaporization and the ablation of neoplasms. This technique provides precise incision with good haemostasis, sanitization of the surgical field, and reduced tumour recurrence [ 5 ]. However, due to the risk of scattering and beam reflection, the use of personal protective equipment, including wavelength-specific eye protection, is required, and the apposition of the wound post laser ablation of meibomian gland adenomas is often performed due to frequent tissue loss in the eyelid margin [ 1 ].…”

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“…In 1973, Dr. Irving Ellman developed a fully filtered waveform associated with a frequency of 3.8 MHz [ 5 ]. This frequency was optimal for producing a precise incision at the lowest temperatures, and Ellman patented the unit as the Dento-Surg Radiosurgical device [ 6 ].…”

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“…In 1985, Stephen Bosniak introduced the radioelectrical device for oculoplastic surgery [ 5 ]. To date, high-frequency radiowave electrocautery has been used in human ophthalmology in various procedures, including punctoplasty, the correction of conjunctivochalasis, the removal of lymphangiectasia or conjunctival cysts/chemosis, and eyelid surgery [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ].…”

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Outcomes of Treatment of Eyelids and Third Eyelid Tumours in Dogs Using High-Frequency Radiowave Surgery

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Palma

Pasolini

et al. 2023

Animals

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In human ophthalmology, the benefits of using high-frequency radiowave (HFR) electrocautery for surgical procedures were demonstrated and include effective haemostasis, shorter surgery times, and rapid recovery. In canine eyelid surgery, intraoperative bleeding is a common feature that may obscure the surgical field view and lead to the increased swelling of adjacent tissues, bruising, and pain. To evaluate the efficacy and benefits of HFR electrocautery in canine eyelid and third eyelid surgery, the medical records of 48 surgical excisions of eyelid tumours (involving up to one-third of the eyelid length) and 4 third eyelid excisions were reviewed. The information was collected including the breed, age, clinical signs, HFR power setting and mode of the surgical unit, electrode used for the surgery, intraoperative complications, histopathological diagnosis, and postoperative outcomes. Surgical techniques were performed using the Surgitron Dual 3.8 MHz Frequency RF device (Ellman International, Oceanside, NY, USA). Intraoperative bleeding was recorded as absent or very mild, and the surgical procedures were very fast. No complications occurred during the procedures. Healing within 10 days was observed in all the dogs. No tumour recurrences were recorded at the 12-month follow-up. HFR electrosurgery proved to be a safe, effective, and easy-to-perform technique for the removal of eyelid and third eyelid tumours in dogs.

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Outcomes of Treatment of Eyelids and Third Eyelid Tumours in Dogs Using High-Frequency Radiowave Surgery

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Pasolini

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“…Electrosurgical devices have developed since Dr. Albrecht Theodor Middeldorf first discussed and published application of electrical current in surgical interventions in 1854. Irving Ellman determined that a 4 MHz frequency electrocautery produced the smoothest cutting effects on tissue while limiting uncontrolled thermal damage [ 1 ]. Later, Stephen Bosniak introduced the radioelectrical device for his oculoplastic surgery approach in 1985.…”

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High-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon correction

2021

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To report the experience and advantageous effects of high-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon, We reviewed the records of all pediatric patients who underwent a modified Hotz operation with the use of high-frequency radio wave electrocautery (Ellman Surgitron Dual Frequency RF S5; Ellman International, Inc, Hewlett, NY) for epiblepharon between March 2016 and September 2019 at Korea University Guro Hospital. We evaluated the success rate, complications, recurrence rate and degree of satisfaction of our technique. Information from the medical records was collected, including demographics, ocular symptoms, severity of keratopathy, operation time, success/recurrence rate, and complications. 133 patients (98.52%) showed good correction of epiblepharon without complications or unpleasant cosmetic problems during 3 months of median follow-up period. Two patients (1.48%) showed recurrent corneociliary touch, but the degree was very mild and re-operation was not performed. One patient showed mild ectropion on his left lower eyelid, but the patient recovered well without operation. For complications, suture abscess and granulation were the most common, 3 cases in each, but all of those were temporary and resolved with conservative management. The approach with electrocautery for epiblepharon allows precise and fast incision of the lower eyelid, little bleeding, and minimal scarring. Surgical outcomes associated with the modified Hotz operation with electrocautery were consistent with previous studies.

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Laser and Radiowave Technologies in Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology

Lipova

Rakhmatulina

Glazko

et al. 2021

Medical Radiology and Radiation Safety

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The article presents current data on the use of laser and radio-wave techniques in dermatology and cosmetology. Types of lasers, reactions of interaction of laser light with skin are characterized, the detailed characteristic of low-intensity and high-intensity laser radiation and opportunities of their application in dermatology and cosmetology is given. Ablative and non-ablative methods of skin exposure, the principle of fractional laser photothermolysis are described. The method of radiowave influence on tissues and its modes is presented. The principles of radiowave surgery and the possibility of using radiowave techniques in the treatment of skin tumors and aesthetic cosmetology are discussed. The data on the use of Plasma RFL regime for plasma skin rejuvenation are described.

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Radiofrequency surgery: 3500 years old and still young

Abstract: Radiofrequency surgery has evolved from rude burning to a sophisticated surgical technique.

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Outcomes of Treatment of Eyelids and Third Eyelid Tumours in Dogs Using High-Frequency Radiowave Surgery

Outcomes of Treatment of Eyelids and Third Eyelid Tumours in Dogs Using High-Frequency Radiowave Surgery

High-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon correction

Laser and Radiowave Technologies in Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology

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