Application of water jet ERBEJET 2 in salivary glands surgery
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2009, Vol 63, Issue 7
Abstract
Anatomical location of salivary glands requires from surgeon high precision during the operation in this site. Waterjet is one of the modern tools wchich allows to perform „minimal invasive“ operating procedure. This tool helps to separate pathological structures from healthy tissue with a stream of high pressure saline pumped to the operating area via special designed applicators. Stream of fl uid is generated by double piston pummp under 1 to 80 bar pressure that can be regulated. This allows to precise remove tumors, spare nerves and vessels in glandular tissue and minimize use of elctrocoagulation. Waterjet is a modern tool that can help to improve the safety of patients and comfort of surgeon’s work.
Authors and Affiliations
Mateusz Gasiński, Maciej Modrzejewski, Paweł Cenda, Elżbieta Nazim-Zygadło, Andrzej Kozok
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