A procedure that uses an electric current to cut, remove, or destroy tissue and control bleeding. The current is carried through an electrode that is placed on or near the tissue. Electrosurgery may b [..]

Instead of using a scalpel, the surgeon utilizes a heat-generating electrical device to burn or vaporize tissue in order to remove it and at the same time top minimize and/or halt bleeding.

(n) surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery)

Division of Tissues by a high-frequency current applied locally with a metal instrument or Needle. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Division of tissues by a high-frequency current applied locally with a metal instrument or needle. (Stedman, 25th ed)

The use of electrodes, which are devices (like wires) that conduct electricity, to remove diseased tissue, like tumours.

The passage of very high frequency electrical current through tissue to create a desired surgical effect. Specialized "pencils" or electrodes and a generator are used to deliver electrical energy to 'cut' tissue and/or coagulate blood. Unlike electroacautery, the tip of the electrosurgery instrument itself is not heated. Endosco [..]

Destroying cancer cells or any other tissue, such as warts, by using high-frequency current.