Methods and devices for electrosurgery
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1. An apparatus for electrosurgery, comprising:
- at least one active electrode for inducing electrolysis in an electrolyzable environment at a distal end of the apparatus; and
at least one detector proximal to the at least one active electrode for detecting a-temperature at the surgical site,wherein the at least one detector comprises a thermo-luminescent crystal or a piezo-electric pyrometer adjacent to the at least one active electrode at the distal end of the apparatus that provides to a user a visible indication of the temperature at the surgical site at the at least one detector and wherein the at least one detector is positioned within the surgical site when the apparatus is in use.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for electrolytic electrosurgery wherein a detector is located proximal to an active electrode on an electrosurgical probe, optionally disposed between the active electrode and a return electrode, the detector detecting at least on parameter relating to electrolysis. The detected parameter can include pH concentration, temperature, conductivity, impedance, ion, concentration, electrolytic gas consumption, electrolytic gas production, pressure or sound. The detected parameter can be employed in control systems to control systems to control activation or operation of the electrosurgical probe.
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1. An apparatus for electrosurgery, comprising:
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at least one active electrode for inducing electrolysis in an electrolyzable environment at a distal end of the apparatus; and at least one detector proximal to the at least one active electrode for detecting a-temperature at the surgical site, wherein the at least one detector comprises a thermo-luminescent crystal or a piezo-electric pyrometer adjacent to the at least one active electrode at the distal end of the apparatus that provides to a user a visible indication of the temperature at the surgical site at the at least one detector and wherein the at least one detector is positioned within the surgical site when the apparatus is in use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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