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Bipolar Resectoscope Increases Patient Comfort

By HospiMedica International staff writers
Posted on 12 Nov 2012
An innovative, small, bipolar resectoscope has the potential to reduce physician and patient fatigue when performing transurethral procedures. More...


The Princess bipolar resectoscope offers an atraumatic petite profile that is ideal for fertility and sterility patients as well as in cases of cervical stenosis, since it requires less dilation and significantly less resistance during insertion than a standard resectoscope. The endoscope offers a 12° distortion free view, while the housing itself is laser welded and soldered. A novel rotatable feature allows physicians to freely move the working end of the device without changing the position of the shaft inside the patient, resulting in more comfortable and efficient procedures. The smaller loop resector removes tissue more precisely and inflicts reduced thermal damage.

The Princess bipolar resectoscope uses cutting-edge hybrid technology which allows for either monopolar or bipolar energy with a switch of a cable. When using the bipolar capability, saline can be used as the irrigation solution for the cavity, reducing the potential for hyponatremia. The resectoscope comes in a 7 mm diameter, expandable to 8.3 mm, over the same working length, which allows the crossing of even the narrowest cervix. The Princess bipolar resectoscope is a product of Richard Wolf Medical Instruments (Vernon Hills, IL, USA).

“The Princess expands the clinician's options and enhances the patient's comfort,” said Monica Sanders, corporate director of marketing for Richard Wolf. “It provides flexibility and enhanced capabilities for physicians while improving patient care and recovery times. These are the hallmarks of Richard Wolf technology.”

Resectoscopes are endoscopes used for the transurethral removal or biopsy of lesions of the bladder, prostate, or urethra. The devices include a wide-angle microscope that allows for complete visualization of the surgical site, and an attached wire loop that is electrically activated. When the surgeon turns the loop on, it can be dragged over the tissue in question to remove it for the purpose of removing a sample or performing an ablation. The loop cauterizes the site as it moves, limiting bleeding, and eliminating the need for stitches.

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