Spatula Tip Electrode

Description

Function:

• A surgical tool used for electrosurgery.
• Conducts electrical current to specific tissue for a variety of reasons, including:
  • Cutting (Dissection).
  • Coagulation (blood vessel seal).
  • Vaporization (Tissue Removal).

Design:

• Shaped like a spatula, with a flat and wide tip.
• Provides a wider surface area than various electrode tip forms (needle, loop, etc.).
• To avoid unwanted current flow, the shaft may be insulated.
• Typically available in disposable and reusable versions.

Applications:

• Commonly used in laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive surgery with tiny incisions).
• Its flat design makes it suitable for a variety of procedures:
• Dissection of tissue planes.
• Coagulation of bleeding arteries on large surfaces
• Lifting and manipulating tissues

Benefits:

• A larger surface area enables more effective cutting and coagulation across a greater region.
• The flat shape allows for greater access and vision during laparoscopic treatments.
• It may be simpler to move than sharper tip electrodes.