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Archive > September, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 9

Thinking of Buying...Electrosurgery Safety Devices

How to prevent internal thermal injuries during laparoscopic surgery.

Edited by Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO

Injury resulting from stray electrosurgical current during electrosurgery provides a strong case for malpractice suits. In fact, despite recent advances in technology, more malpractice cases are filed as a result of electrosurgical burns than any other surgical mishap - which explains why some malpractice insurers have increased their rates by 15 to 20 percent for surgeons who perform monopolar electrosurgical procedures. The number of cases that have actually gone to trial is likely dwarfed by the number of cases in which surgeons and insurance companies have settled claims out of court.

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