Application of Argon Beam Coagulation in Urological Surgery
- 1 February 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Urology
- Vol. 147 (2), 410-412
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)37252-x
Abstract
Argon beam coagulation is a new form of electrocautery that has proved useful to control diffuse bleeding in other surgical specialties. We report its application to urology. Three cases are presented in which argon beam coagulation provided excellent hemostasis in situations that are often difficult to control, such as partial nephrectomy for penetrating trauma, hemorrhagic cystitis refractory to other forms of treatment and after anterior exenteration for bladder cancer. The basis, technique and advantages of argon beam coagulation are discussed, as well as other instances in urological surgery in which it may have application. Argon beam coagulation is an alternative to conventional methods of hemostasis whenever there is a diffusely bleeding operative site.Keywords
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