For six years the Federal Communications Commission has been warning physicians about the use of high-powered diathermy machines that operate outside of prescribed frequency .
One form of diathermy is commonly used in doctors' offices for simple surgery such as removal of warts.
Pradeep in Express Healthcare Management Ultrasonic shears: "The surgeon can choose from the basic diathermy electro-cautery to harmonic scalpel (ultrasonic shears) to sealing device like ligasure," explains Dr Pradeep Chowbey, Chairman, Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga...