Electrosurgical generator user interface
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1. An electrosurgical generator, comprising:
- an output stage configured to generate a waveform suitable to simultaneously impart a cutting effect and hemostasis effect on tissue;
a first input configured to adjust a cut setting representative of the cutting effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the hemostasis effect;
a second input configured to adjust a hemostasis setting representative of the hemostasis effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the cutting effect; and
a controller configured to receive the cut and hemostasis settings in real time and adjust at least one of a duty cycle, a crest factor and a power level of the waveform to achieve the simultaneous cutting and hemostasis effects based on the cut and hemostasis settings, the cut and hemostasis settings being adjustable to independently adjust each of the cutting and hemostasis effects imparted by the waveform.
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Abstract
An electrosurgical generator is disclosed. The generator includes an output stage configured to generate a waveform, a first input configured to adjust a cut setting representative of a cutting effect of the waveform, and a second input configured to adjust a hemostasis setting representative of a hemostasis effect of the waveform. The generator also includes a controller configured to receive cut and hemostasis settings and to adjust one of a duty cycle, a crest factor and a power level of the waveform to achieve a combined cutting and hemostasis effect based on the cut and hemostasis settings.
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20 Claims
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1. An electrosurgical generator, comprising:
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an output stage configured to generate a waveform suitable to simultaneously impart a cutting effect and hemostasis effect on tissue; a first input configured to adjust a cut setting representative of the cutting effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the hemostasis effect; a second input configured to adjust a hemostasis setting representative of the hemostasis effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the cutting effect; and a controller configured to receive the cut and hemostasis settings in real time and adjust at least one of a duty cycle, a crest factor and a power level of the waveform to achieve the simultaneous cutting and hemostasis effects based on the cut and hemostasis settings, the cut and hemostasis settings being adjustable to independently adjust each of the cutting and hemostasis effects imparted by the waveform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for controlling an electrosurgical generator, the method comprising the steps of:
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outputting a waveform suitable to simultaneously impart a cutting effect and hemostasis effect on tissue; adjusting a cut setting representative of the cutting effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the hemostasis effect; adjusting a hemostasis setting representative of the hemostasis effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the cutting effect; and adjusting at least one waveform parameter of the waveform to achieve the simultaneous cutting and hemostasis effects based on the cut and hemostasis settings, the cut and hemostasis settings being adjustable to independently adjust each of the cutting and hemostasis effects of the waveform. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electrosurgical system, comprising:
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an electrosurgical generator, comprising; an output stage configured to generate a waveform suitable to simultaneously impart a cutting effect and a hemostasis effect on tissue; a first input configured to adjust a cut setting representative of the cutting effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the hemostasis effect; a second input configured to adjust a hemostasis setting representative of the hemostasis effect of the waveform in real time during the simultaneous imparting of the cutting and hemostasis effects on the tissue without changing the cutting effect; and a controller configured to receive the cut and hemostasis settings in real time and adjust at least one parameter of the waveform to achieve the simultaneous cutting and hemostasis effects based on the cut and hemostasis settings, the cut and hemostasis settings being adjustable to independently adjust each of the cutting and hemostasis effects imparted by the waveform; and at least one electrosurgical instrument configured to couple to the electrosurgical generator and to supply the waveform to the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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