Advancements in medical technology have enabled traditional surgical procedures, once performed in a traditional hospital setting, to be performed within a number of local physician’s offices.
Nearly 80% of all surgical procedures are performed using electrosurgical techniques. Offices of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Opthalmology, Urology, Dental, Family Practice and even Veterinary, are now finding uses for electrosurgery within their practices.
The most important thing to know about electrosurgery is that it offers the potential to boost annual procedures in an outpatient environment, therefore annual revenues, for medical practices.
Electrosurgery can be used for a variety of surgical procedures, from skin tag removal in a primary care physician’s office, reduction in the appearance or presence of spider veins and/or hair removal in a dermatologist’s office, to complex medical procedures performed in a hospital operating room (i.e. transplant procedures and open heart surgery). When the, blade, ball, needle or loop electrodes are used for surgical cutting or to control bleeding, electrical currents are utilized through these active electrodes creating the desired effect to the tissue.
To attract new patients seeking procedures that can be performed using electrosurgery, in a more affordable environment than a traditional hospital setting, consider adding the technology to your practice. For a more comprehensive understanding of electrosurgery and its possible benefits for your medical practice, download a free copy of our ebook, Understanding Electrosurgery.
