Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures

**Definition:** The use of HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, in the frequency range of 20-60 kHz, to cut through or remove tissue. The tissue fragmentation by ultrasonic surgical instruments is caused by mechanical effects not heat as with HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND ABLATION.

**Tree numbers:** - E04.943

**Synonyms:** - Ultrasonic Surgery - Ultrasound Surgery - Ultrasound Surgical Procedures