Electrosurgery (Noun)
Meaning
Surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Electrosurgery techniques require specialized training to minimize complications and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- The doctor chose electrosurgery as a method to arrest the bleeding in the patient's tissue during the procedure.
- A nurse who specializes in assisting during surgical procedures should be familiar with electrosurgery equipment.
- Some hospitals prefer traditional scalpel incisions, but electrosurgery is also used for these minor operations due to its minimal scarring.
- Electrosurgery reduces the risk of postoperative wounds in certain cases of skin surgery.