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Definition of Electrosurgery

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Electrosurgery: Instead of using a scalpel, the surgeon utilizes a heat-generating electrical device to burn or vaporize tissue in order to remove it and at the same time top minimize and/or halt bleeding.