Resection in saline (NaCl) is mainly used in urology for prostate and bladder resection. The procedure is also used in gynecology for myoma and endometrium resection as an additional alternative to monopolar resection.
Saline is used as an irrigation medium and conductor, contributing to even greater patient safety because a neutral electrode no longer needs to be connected to the patient’s body. The current does not therefore flow through the patient but is conducted through the cutting electrode.
Bipolar resection benefits from the generation of plasma to achieve outstanding cutting power.