Electrosurgery has become so commonplace that it is involved in 80% of all surgical procedures today. It has expanded out of the traditional OR to include the doctor's office and ASCs as venues for electrosurgery; and the areas of Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery, Gynecology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Family Practice and Veterinary are just a few that employ electrosurgery. Outpatient surgery is a huge area of opportunity for electrosurgery; it represents a boon to both physician and patient: procedures are quicker, less complicated, carry lower cost, and result in less downtime to the patient. To achieve the best results from electrosurgery, do some research on the industry, educate yourself on the different companies that manufacture electrosurgical equipment, decide what kind of electrosurgery accessories and equipment is the best fit for your practice, and consider the following three things when you go to make your purchases:
1) Reputation of the company from whom you are buying: Does your company have a strong reputation and years of experience in the industry? Bovie Medical Corporation is the industry pioneer, with over 75 years of experience. Bovie has the advantage of being the most established name in electrosurgery, with a strong reputation for quality products.
2) What kind of electrosurgery accessories does the company offer? Although the basics of electrosurgery have not changed much over the years, electrosurgery accessories continue to evolve due to advances in technology, offering greater safety and improved precision, which results in better surgical outcomes. Does the company you are considering offer everything you will require for your practice or hospital? Is the equipment designed to be compatible and does it offer good functionality?
3) What kind of warranty and service support does the manufacturer offer? As units become more complex, with different technologies combined into one box, the potential for problems increases. Combo units offer increased functionality but they are also potentially less stable, and when they break down the biomed or surgeon loses the services of two systems that used to be independent. The increased potential for unit failure can result in a significant challenge for the doctor. What kind of warranty and service support does the manufacturer offer?
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