Dissection using pulsed radiofrequency energy device (PlasmaBlade) is safe and efficient in experimental revision neuromodulation implant surgery.
Alistair PatersonAshwin KumariaMurugan SitaramanThabit SabbubehHarshal IngaleSurajit BasuPublished in: British journal of neurosurgery (2021)
When using the recommended settings and operational technique, PlasmaBlade dissection did not cause any damage to implant wiring/tubing in this simulated setting. This report seeks to add to clinical data suggesting PlasmaBlade is safe for dissection around deep brain stimulator (DBS), vagal nerve stimulator (VNS), and spinal cord stimulator (SCS) hardware.
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