Electrosurgical suspension apparatus

BACKGROUND. Dermatologic surgeons commonly employ electrosurgery. OBJECTIVE. We describe a novel, yet simple, electrosurgical suspension appa ratus and variations that facilitate the performance of excision and repair , Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and other forms of dermatolo gic surgery. METHODS. The described techniques result from more than a decade of use and refinements in electrosurgical suspension apparatuses. RESULTS. The use of an electrosurgical suspension device has eliminated ele ctrosurgical needle stick injuries, facilitated surgery, and reduced the ri sk of surgical field contamination via the electrosurgical handpiece or wir ing. CONCLUSION. The use of a suspended electrosurgical handpiece results in red uced surgical time, eliminates many of the inconveniences associated with t he current use of electrosurgery, and facilitates the use of electrosurgery as a tool of the dermatologic surgeon.