The ultrasonic scalpel is an advanced medical device also known as a high-frequency scalpel. It uses heat generated by high-frequency vibrations to cut tissue and control bleeding. This method is more precise and safer than traditional surgery, and can reduce incisions and procedure time for a faster recovery.
The ultrasonic scalpel works by converting high-frequency electrical currents into energy and transmitting it to the surgical blade through vibration. The surgical blade vibrates and emits high-frequency sound waves, which are transmitted into the body's tissues. The ultrasound waves generate heat in the tissue, causing it to become soft and form a solid gel. This causes the tissue to fracture, reducing surgical time and trauma while decreasing bleeding.
Ultrasound knives can be used in many different surgical procedures, including the removal of organs such as the liver, spleen, pancreas, lungs, kidneys and uterus. This technology is safer, more precise, and more helpful in post-surgical recovery than traditional surgery. However, due to its high cost, the use of ultrasonic scalpel is still somewhat limited.