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The risk is dependent on the amount of energy used
Gjonnaess (1984):
250 w x 3 sec x > 5 = > 3750 joules
Armar et al (1990):
40 w x 4 sec x 4 = 640 joules
Dabirashrafi (1989): Severe ovarian atrophy 8 holes x 400w x 5 sec = 16,000 Joules
Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy Safety issue
How much electrical energy is required to produce optimal results?
(safe and yet effective)
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