The use of HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, in the frequency range of 20-60 kHz, to cut through or remove tissue. The tissue fragmentation by ultrasonic surgical instruments is caused by mechanical effects not heat as with HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND ABLATION.
Also Known As:
Ultrasonic Surgery; Surgeries, Ultrasonic; Surgeries, Ultrasound; Surgery, Ultrasonic; Surgery, Ultrasound; Surgical Procedure, Ultrasonic; Surgical Procedure, Ultrasound; Surgical Procedures, Ultrasonic; Surgical Procedures, Ultrasound; Ultrasonic Surgeries; Ultrasonic Surgical Procedure; Ultrasound Surgeries; Ultrasound Surgical Procedure; Ultrasound Surgery; Ultrasound Surgical Procedures