Patent ID: 9216051
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An electrosurgical assembly with an electrosurgical instrument, a detection device for detecting a predetermined gaseous constituent of the atmosphere in the region of a treatment site, which device has a sensor for sensing an optical variable at the treatment site, and a treatment unit, which can be connected to the instrument and has a power generator for providing RF energy, wherein the treatment unit is configured for influencing the treatment process in dependence on an output signal of the detection device are provided in the treatment unit, wherein at least part of the detection device is arranged in a proximal region of the electrosurgical instrument and the instrument has a first fluid channel for passing gas through to the detection device, and treatment unit has a fluid source for providing a treatment fluid suitable for influencing the treatment process, in particular an oxygen or noble-gas cylinder or a water tank for receiving water or an aqueous solution, and the electrosurgical instrument has a second fluid channel for passing the treatment fluid for influencing the treatment process through to the distal end of the instrument.