Is Argon Beam Coagulator?

A procedure that destroys tissue with an electrical current passed through a stream of argon gas to the tissue. It is used to treat endometriosis and other conditions, and to stop blood loss during surgery.

Is the argon beam coagulator a laser?

Contrary to a common misconception, argon plasma coagulation (APC) is not a laser. This technology uses argon gas to deliver plasma of evenly distributed thermal energy to a field of tissue adjacent to the probe.

Is argon a monopolar?

Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is a monopolar electrosurgical technique which uses argon discharges at atmospheric pressure to coagulate tissue. Argon was chosen because it is biochemically inert, has a low breakdown voltage and is relatively inexpensive.