Modern device Surgitron: indications for use, contraindications and analogue of the drug

Some pathologies cannot be treated with medications, so specialized equipment is used. Radio wave surgery with high frequency exposure is highly effective in relation to other methods of mechanical treatment. The Surgitron device is a radioknife that is used to remove various pathological tumors without contact with human skin. Let's take a closer look at what the Surgitron device is, the positive and negative aspects of using the equipment, contraindications and indications.

Concept and history of creation

Surgitron is a device for radiosurgery. The American-made unit does not involve mechanical impact on the patient’s body. Distinctive features: maximum precision without damaging soft tissues. Features of the method include:

no side effect such as bleeding;
safe tissue disinfection;
operates without contact;
easy to control the penetration depth of the impact;
minimal postoperative recovery period;
the manipulation takes place without psychological stress, in the most comfortable environment for patients;
minimal swelling.

The history of its origin dates back to 1973, when the American dentist and radio engineer Ellman Irving was able to prove the dependence of the severity of tissue damage on the frequency of the applied electric current. The optimal value that causes the least damage was 3.8 - 4.0 MHz. Based on this knowledge, the Surgitron generator was created and patented. The doctor’s discovery gave birth to a new term in medicine “radiofrequency (radio wave) surgery.” The first device had 4 waveforms.

Negative reviews about the Surgitron device

Lydia S., St. Petersburg. I’ve already read a lot of reviews about the “magic” Surgitron: moles, they say, can be removed in 5 minutes and there are no contraindications! Did you try to see an oncologist first? If you cut with a radiofrequency scalpel, you can not only waste your time, but also provoke cancer. And now there are enough pseudo-medics who sit in medical centers with purchased diplomas and take advantage of our illiteracy. One device is not enough, you also need a competent doctor!

Elena. Everyone praises Surgitron, but everything is bad for me! I removed two moles on my face, one of them under my eye. And now 2 weeks have passed, the crust has fallen off, and there is terribly scarlet skin. I look even worse now than before! Why doesn't anyone warn that this could happen? I wouldn't do anything! And so I threw away a lot of money and suffered more.

Operating principle

The device operates in four modes: cut, coagulation, cut-coagulation and bipolar coagulation. The simultaneous connection of two electrodes increases the speed of the procedure. There is no need to replace or install them in the device handle. Surgitron works as follows:

non-contact effect on soft tissues;
cutting of damaged cells with further coagulation;
pinpoint dissection of affected tissues with thermal effects;
the working electrode does not heat up;
after making a cut with a radio knife, a special fibrin film forms on the wound;
high-speed sealing of vessels minimizes the risk of bleeding and secondary infections.

High frequency radio waves are the main operating mechanism. They cause evaporation of intracellular moisture. The targeted effect minimizes trauma to surrounding healthy tissue. This makes it possible to use the method even in the neck, face, and genital areas, where the formation of scar formation is unacceptable.

A variety of electrodes allows you to keep the power of impact on the affected tissue under control. Based on their shape, the following types of radio wave electrodes are distinguished: round, triangular, loop, ball (popular for laparoscopy), waveguide scalpel. The choice of form is determined by the location and the size of the tumor. Subsequently, the degree of power distribution is adjusted.

What's better?

Radio wave treatment is considered one of the most progressive methods of modern dermatology and gynecology. But at the same time, disputes arise among patients, and sometimes even among doctors, which method is still preferable.

Laser

Both laser and Surgitron have a similar effect on the skin. Both devices do not directly touch the skin and allow you to get rid of the problem quickly and without pain. The recovery period after such interventions is approximately the same. But many doctors still prefer radio wave treatment, because:

When using Surgitron, the surrounding tissues do not heat up at all. At the same time, the laser beam can cause burns to nearby healthy cells. There is information online that the degree of trauma to surrounding tissues when using the Surgitron device is two to three times less than when using a laser.
When using a radioknife, the surgeon has more control over the intervention. This statement is difficult to explain, but for a practicing physician it is important to feel the depth of the device’s impact not only visually (as when using a laser), but also tactilely (holding the electrode in your hand).
The wound after radio wave treatment still heals a little faster.
When using a radioknife, it is possible to submit the removed material for histological analysis; when using a laser, this is almost impossible.

With high skill of the surgeon, both laser and radio wave treatment will be effective and safe. Therefore, when choosing a method for removing tumors and other problems, you must first select a doctor and a clinic.

Greenland or Ellman Rus?

Medical institutions can use various devices for radio wave treatment. Among the most popular are devices of the Greenland and Surgitron brands from the distributor ELLMAN-RUS. For an ordinary patient, it makes no fundamental difference which device will be used to perform the intervention. Both options give excellent results. But practitioners, when choosing equipment for their clinic, often prefer the more powerful Greenland RFS4000K device over the Surgitron Dual EMC 90. Greenland is different:

Higher cutting power, monopolar and bipolar coagulation, as well as fulgation.
The ability to record the latest working settings in memory.
Possibility of use for radio wave lifting in cosmetology.
Possibility of use for microdiscectomy in spinal surgery.
Longer warranty period.

Cost is also a fairly important criterion when choosing. Greenland is significantly cheaper than Surgitron.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any surgical procedure, the technique has a number of pros and cons. A dilemma often arises as to which is better to use: Surgitron or laser. radio wave apparatus has the following positive aspects:

has a specific effect that does not subsequently lead to tissue scarring;
thanks to instant coagulation, the risk of damage to blood vessels is eliminated;
does not cause pain due to non-contact exposure;
Already after the first procedure we will notice the therapeutic effect;
the postoperative period passes quickly, without pain;
spasms of muscles and nerve endings are blocked;
there are no strong psycho-emotional experiences in patients;
no mechanical pressure is applied to the damaged areas;
burns excluded;
pathogenic microorganisms are suppressed by additional disinfection of the wound;
there are no complications in the form of inflammatory reactions.

The negative aspects of the method include high cost, the possible appearance of new formations in place of the removed ones, and with deep intervention, small cosmetic defects may remain.

Surgitron: contraindications

Radio wave surgery, despite its effectiveness and lack of complications, has some contraindications that must be taken into account before resorting to the procedure.

Surgery should not be performed on infants and small children.
The device is not used for cancerous skin lesions and for the removal of malignant formations.
You should not resort to treatment if the patient has diseases such as ARVI, influenza or acute respiratory infections .
People with epilepsy are also contraindicated for the procedure.
If the patient experiences allergic rashes, suppuration and other viral or infectious lesions at the intended site of skin treatment, treatment should not be carried out.
Pregnant women and women during lactation should not use radio wave treatment.
Persons suffering from high blood pressure or having a pacemaker.
Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in the form of decompensation should not resort to the procedure.
The procedure will not only not bring a positive result, but will also worsen the situation if the patient has a tendency to form tumors.

If the patient has contraindications, you can try using a Surgitron analogue, for example, laser coagulation or special medications.

Indications and contraindications, adverse reactions

The variety of indications for manipulation is amazing. These include erosion and pseudo-erosion of the cervix, various types of condylomas and papillomas, endometriosis and endocervicosis, genital nevus, senile lipoma, leukoplakia, conization of the cervix, pyogenic granuloma, polyps.

In dermatology and cosmetology, it is possible to remove minor defects: spider veins, papillomas, lipomas, warts and moles.

There are a number of absolute contraindications to intervention using the Surgitron device. The most popular are:

development of cervical cancer;
pregnancy;
erosion and candidiasis;
uterine bleeding of unknown origin;
epileptic seizures;
uncompensated diabetes mellitus;
blood clotting disorders;
purulent skin diseases;
high body temperature on the day of surgery;
presence of a pacemaker;
inflammation and infectious diseases of the genital organs.

Indications for use

Most often, this technique is used in cases where it is necessary to quickly and painlessly get rid of some skin tumors that significantly worsen the patient’s aesthetic appearance. With the help of Surgitron, can be removed :

warts;
nevi;
papillomas;
polyps;
fibroids;
anal fimbriae;
basal cell carcinomas;
birthmarks;
lipomas;
condylomas;
dark spots.

In addition to eliminating skin defects, the scope of application of the device involves radio wave treatment of cervical erosion, use in dentistry, ophthalmology, otolaryngology and many other areas.

Preparation for the procedure

Before the operation, patients should consult with their doctor, learn about all the features of the manipulation, possible consequences, and recovery period. Preparatory measures include:

a visit to a gynecologist who performs an initial visual examination, a smear for infections and flora;
passing standard preoperative tests (for infections, biochemistry, hormones);
at the doctor’s discretion, colposcopy, cytology and transvaginal ultrasound may be prescribed;
you should abstain from sexual intercourse at least 2 days in advance;
do not insert tampons or medications into the vaginal area;
conducting an allergy test if sensitivity to medications used during manipulation is suspected;
make sure there is no pregnancy.

The primary task before surgery is to determine the nature of the neoplasm: malignant or benign. This is followed by maximum clarification of the localization of pathological foci.

Symptoms and causes, what to look for

The main symptom of an ingrown toenail is a sharp pain that makes itself felt while walking in tight shoes. Growing into soft tissues, the edges of the nail plate damage and irritate them. Such irritation often leads to the appearance of small ulcers, which are accompanied by the growth of granulation tissue. Because of this, the pressure of the nail plate on the tissue increases and this, in turn, leads to pain both when walking and when touching any object.

Today, there are several reasons for the occurrence of such pathology:

Hereditary predisposition;
fungal infection;
improper trimming of nails;
uncomfortable, too narrow shoes;
foot injuries.

Hereditary predisposition to ingrown nail plates is determined by a genetic feature of the direction of nail growth. Heredity also means a predisposition to transverse or longitudinal flatfoot, which leads to external curvature of the big toe.

In addition, the problem of ingrown toenails can occur due to fungal infection. Due to such an infection, the nail becomes rough and thick, thereby damaging the epidermis of the nail fold.

Incorrect or unsuccessful pedicure can also lead to the occurrence of this pathology. If during a pedicure the corners of the nails are cut too deeply, then most likely a person will have a similar problem. Walking or standing for a long time in uncomfortable and tight shoes also causes onychocryptosis. The last cause of such a disease is injuries, bruises, cuts to the finger, leading to deformation of the nail plate.

Highlights of the event

Most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. Before the procedure, the patient is fully examined by specialists and undergoes tests. The average intervention time is 20−30 minutes. The method of treatment with the Surgitron device is organized in several stages:

The patient takes the most comfortable position for the procedure.
Carrying out anesthesia with local anesthetics to the affected area. Both ointments, aerosols and injections can be used. Young patients are given intravenous anesthesia.
Thorough treatment of the affected area with antiseptics.
Direct exposure to radio waves.
Alignment of wound edges using a ball electrode.
Applying a temporary sterile dressing.
When removing tumors during surgery, the presence of oncology is excluded by additional histological examination.

Radio wave scalpel in gynecology

The radio wave treatment technique is also popular among gynecologists, because it makes it possible to quickly and effectively deal with:

Ectopia and ectropion of the uterine cervix.
Cicatricial changes in the uterine cervix, for example, after ruptures during labor.
Leukoplakia.
Endometriosis of the uterine cervix.
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (now this term is used to refer to dysplasia or erosion of the uterine cervix).
Genital and anal papillomas (condylomas) and moles.
Polyps in the cervical canal.
Cysts of the uterine cervix.

The radioknife method can also be used to perform a cervical biopsy.

Cauterization of cervical erosion

Cauterization or excision of the uterine cervix is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed when the patient visits the doctor's office (without any hospitalization). Immediately after treatment, the woman can go home. The intervention is performed in several stages:

The patient is positioned on a gynecological chair.
The doctor administers local anesthesia (usually a spray is used for this purpose).
First, the specialist removes the pathological areas with a loop electrode. Most often, one pass is enough for this.
Afterwards, the wound is treated with a ball electrode, due to which the wound is leveled and the vessels are cauterized (coagulated).
The operated area is treated with an antiseptic, for example, a chlorhexidine solution.

Recovery after such manipulation has some peculiarities. In particular, on the first day the patient may feel some pain in the lower abdomen, and after 4–5 days she will experience minor bleeding. Such symptoms are completely normal and should be reported to your doctor.

If there are any disturbances in the healing and recovery process, you should seek medical help.

Contraindications

General contraindications for the use of radioknife in gynecology remain the same as those listed above (fever, ARVI symptoms, etc.). But there are a number of conditions that can prevent cauterization of erosion. Among them:

The possibility of radio wave treatment in each specific case is determined individually.

Subsequent recovery and care

The result of a properly carried out procedure is the appearance of a small crust at the incision site. Proper care will allow it to heal quickly. The following measures will help restore your skin:

It is not recommended to use any cosmetics (both care and decorative) until the crust disappears;
Avoid getting moisture on the affected area as much as possible;
Direct exposure to ultraviolet rays is strictly prohibited;
the affected area must be disinfected daily;
Non-alcohol antiseptics should be used for treatment;
It is recommended to refrain from visiting the swimming pool, bathhouse, sauna;
limit heavy physical activity;
After the crust falls off, the area can be treated with Contractubex healing cream for several days, according to the instructions.

For the first few days, you may experience a slight nagging pain in the lower abdomen. An analgin tablet or the drug Nurofen will help relieve pain. If bloody discharge or pus appears, you should immediately contact your healthcare professional. The duration of the regeneration period is determined by the doctor individually.

Neutral reviews about Surgitron

SenSen, Chelyabinsk. I had condylomas in the anal canal. My doctor tormented me with some medications for a long time, but in the end he gave up and said that an operation was needed. I myself have read that conventional surgery and laser are painful and may not help at all. I decided to give money for the operation with Surgitron, the reviews seemed to be quite good, but the situation, frankly speaking, was hopeless. In short, even with anesthesia it was painful, but this was not an ordinary case. After the operation, I took painkillers for 10 days, but I was still very ill, and everything was bleeding. In short, I returned to some kind of normality only on the 14th day, when the doctor prescribed suppositories with sodium alginate. They relieve pain and stop bleeding. Normally, without special means, I was able to go to the toilet only after a month. But my fellow sufferers told me that I am generally lucky, nothing helps many people at all, and a month of rehabilitation in my case is a rare success.

Inga, Moscow. Since childhood, I had a slight defect - two moles under the nose. But at 35 they suddenly decided to grow, and I got ready to see the doctors. The medical center sent me for removal the very next day. And I heard that removing moles is still dangerous. And here, without any tests, you can operate immediately. It was a little awkward, somehow... But I went. I’m surprised why no one writes that a painkiller injection is so painful? I was already in tears! But then everything is fine. The smell was terrible, and there was no escape: it was impossible to breathe through your mouth—the doctor placed her hand on my jaw. They tormented me for about 15 minutes, one mole was removed, but the second did not work. Everything, according to the doctors, went well. I asked around those who did it with a laser and not with Surgitron, the reviews were negative. They say that it lasts longer and heals for almost a month, and there is still a scar. But everything healed quickly for me, and there wasn’t even a light scar left, as some write. In short, I don’t know whether I was lucky or everything is in order.

Areas of application

The Surgitron radioknife has found wide application in numerous fields of medicine: pediatrics, gynecology, oncology, proctology, neurosurgery and dermatology. The most popular effects are on the affected tissue of the cervix, removal of nevi and moles, minimally invasive dental surgeries, and elimination of benign tumors throughout the body.

The device can be used to stop minor capillary bleeding during surgical operations. It is widely used to eliminate minor cosmetic defects of the skin and mucous membrane of the female genital organs.

Modern medicine gives millions of people the opportunity to solve health problems with maximum efficiency and minimal trauma.

The working principle of a radio wave knife

Surgitron works by generating high frequency radio waves. When exposed to the human body, they lead to the evaporation of fluid from cells (skin or mucous membranes). In fact, we can say that only the cells themselves evaporate, while the areas surrounding them remain completely intact, the radio wave does not affect them.

The accumulation of high-frequency energy occurs at the very end of the active electrode. When a doctor points such a surgical instrument at tissues, they are exposed to high-frequency waves. As a result of tissue resistance, heat is released, which causes the cutting effect. There is a surge of intracellular molecular energy, heating the tissue and evaporating the cells.

Due to its minimal effect on nearby tissues, Surgitron extremely rarely causes scarring on the skin.

It is often used for interventions on the face and delicate areas of the genital organs, in particular on the cervix.