
24/05/2024
Did you know? 💭
The groundbreaking progress in electrosurgery can be attributed to the development of high frequency alternating current (AC) by William T. Bovie, an American physicist, in the early 20th century. ⚡️
In 1926, Bovie teamed up with Harvey Cushing, a prominent neurosurgeon, to carry out the first successful surgical procedure using electrosurgery. Their tool of choice was Bovie's innovative "Bovie Electrosurgical Unit," which was used to excise a brain tumor from a patient. 🔌
These pioneering moments have laid the foundation for today's advanced techniques, with electrosurgery continuing to shape the landscape of modern medicine.