Course Overview

Principles and Practice: Electrosurgery & Ultrasonics
Andrew I. Brill, M.D.
Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Reparative Pelvic Surgery,
  and Surgical Education
Center for Advanced Surgical Options in Gynecology (CASOG)
California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco, CA

Dr. Brill presented this course at the AAGL 16th Annual Comprehensive Workshop on Gynecologic Endoscopy for Residents & Fellows, held in Chicago, IL, April 21-22, 2007.

Target Audience

This 36-minute presentation has been developed for obstetricians/gynecologists and other healthcare professionals involved in gynecologic surgery with a focus on fundamental skills and knowledge essential for the safe use of electrosurgery and ultrasonic energy.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand patient preparation for endoscopic surgery
  • Understand methods to safely enter peritoneal cavity
  • Describe fundamental laparoscopic and hysteroscopic anatomy
  • Understand how to effectively utilize electrosurgery and ultrasonic energy
  • Understand different methods for hemostatis, tissue manipulation and dissection

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Principles and Practice: Electrosurgery & Ultrasonics
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This presentation is made possible by an educational grant from COVIDIEN