System and method for electrosurgical cutting and ablation

Details System and method for electrosurgical cutting and ablation System and method for electrosurgical cutting and ablation

1995-06-07

1997-12-16

Mendez, Manuel

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604 22, A61B 100

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056972814

ABSTRACT:
An electrosurgical probe (10) comprises a shaft (13) having an electrode array (12) at its distal end and a connector (19) at its proximal end for coupling the electrode array to a high frequency power supply (28). The shaft includes a return electrode (55, 56) recessed from its distal end and enclosed within an insulating jacket (18). The return electrode defines an inner passage (83) electrically connected to both the return electrode and the electrode array for passage of an electrically conducting liquid (50). By applying high frequency voltage to the electrode array and the return electrode, the electrically conducting liquid generates a current flow path between the target site and the return electrode so that target tissue may be cut or ablated. The probe is particularly useful in dry environments, such as the mouth or abdominal cavity, because the electrically conducting liquid provides the necessary return current path between the return electrode and the target site.

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