MULTIFUNCTIONAL TELESCOPIC MONOPOLAR/BIPOLAR SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A multifunctional telescopic monopolar/bipolar electrosurgery pencil isdisclosed for use with an electrosurgery unit (ESU). The monopolar/bipolarelectrosurgery pencil includes a bipolar electrode having an insulatorsandwiched between an active electrode and a return electrode wherein thebipolar electrode is connected to a handpiece capable of alternatelyeffectuating cutting and coagulation with the bipolar electrode. Themonopolar/bipolar electrosurgery pencil is capable of functioning as both amonopolar and bipolar device and can be used for open and closed laparoscopicand endoscopic procedures. Telescopic means for adjusting the length of thebipolar electrode is also provided as are means for smoke evacuation andsuction/irrigation. The multifunctional telescopic monopolar/bipolar devicecan also be adapted for use with an ESU argon beam coagulator.