Electrosurgery: uses & side-effects | PatientsLikeMe

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What is Electrosurgery?

Category: Surgeries

Electrosurgery, also known as diathermy or electrocautery, is the surgical use of high-frequency electric current for cutting or destroying tissue.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose	Patients	Evaluations	Perceived Effectiveness

Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can't tell

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Duration

Stopped having Electrosurgery

Duration	Patients	Percentage
This item is relevant to you: Less than 1 month	1

Last updated: April 25, 2026

There are no evaluations for Electrosurgery.

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