The medical industry has made many technological strides over the last century, but none may be as impactful as advancements in electrosurgery.
It is estimated that electrosurgery is involved in more than 80 percent of all surgical procedures today. The system owes its roots to Dr. William T. Bovie, an early 20th century professor at Harvard who began his research in 1914 and worked to perfect it until 1926 when his brainchild was first used in surgery. Today, Bovie's invention has become the first name in electrosurgery. Most surgeons refer to their electrosurgery equipment as "Bovies," despite the fact a real Bovie® is a registered trademark of Bovie Medical Corporation. These units are precise pieces of equipment that are manufactured with patient safety in mind.
If you are a health care provider, or a medical supply representative, electrosurgery can help improve and increase your business, whether your specialty is dermatology, plastic surgery, urology, general surgery or gynecology. Nearly all medical clinics can benefit from Bovie's vision.
Electrosurgical units are even used in some dental surgeries, as laid-out our "how to" guide for electrosurgery equipment, 'Understanding Electrosurgery." This highly informative booklet details specific uses Bovies can be applied to and correct terminology.
The evolution of surgical procedures.
