The superior advantages of ultrasonic scalpel in surgery
The ultrasonic scalpel has brought significant advancements to modern medicine, improving the quality and efficiency of various surgical procedures.
According to recorded information, the ultrasonic scalpel was researched and developed in the 1950s-1960s, with the primary objective of cutting while simultaneously controlling bleeding. Over time, this technology has been innovated and expanded for use in a wide range of surgical procedures, from general surgery, and abdominal surgery to laparoscopic surgery.
These days, the ultrasonic scalpel is widely applied in laparoscopic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures.
By operating based on the principle of high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations, which allow for precise tissue cutting without causing significant damage to surrounding tissues, the ultrasonic scalpel helps patients experience less postoperative pain, reduces tissue damage, and minimizes postoperative inflammation. As a result, it is widely used today in laparoscopic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures.
Scientific literature and official research, including articles published in international medical journals such as the Journal of Surgical Oncology, Annals of Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy, and numerous specialized surgical textbooks, have recognized the role of ultrasonic scalpel technology in minimizing complications and improving surgical outcomes.
Regarding the advantages of the ultrasonic scalpel in current surgical treatments, MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu (with over 25 years of experience in benign and breast cancer conditions, abdominal wall pathologies, and multiple organs within the abdominal cavity at Cho Ray Hospital, formally trained in ultrasonic scalpel use for procedures such as lymph node dissection in stomach cancer, breast cancer, and various other abdominal cancers) shared:
The ultrasonic scalpel operates following the mechanism of 'burning - sealing - cutting,' utilizing ultrasonic waves and an automatic warning system to generate stable heat, minimizing the risk of burns and tissue damage.
“The ultrasonic scalpel operates following a 'burn-seal-cut' mechanism, using ultrasonic waves and an automatic warning system to generate stable heat, minimizing the risk of burns and tissue damage, preventing fluid leakage and bleeding, thus reducing the typical postoperative inflammation. The application of point dissection in lymph node removal allows for precise tissue separation, effective hemostasis, and limited heat spread, promoting faster recovery for the patient.”
To effectively leverage the superior advantages of the ultrasonic scalpel in various types of surgeries and master the skills required for its use, surgeons must possess not only expertise but also overcome thorough training in the laboratories of medical schools in countries with advanced healthcare systems, such as Japan and the United States. Furthermore, surgeons need to complete a sufficient number of hands-on procedures using the ultrasonic scalpel, achieving an acknowledged success rate (referred as the learning curve).
Applying the ultrasonic scalpel in breast augmentation yields optimal results.
The ultrasonic scalpel utilizes high-frequency ultrasonic waves to precisely cut tissue while maximizing protection for surrounding healthy tissue, thereby minimizing unwanted damage. This is especially crucial in aesthetic breast surgery. Reducing tissue damage leads to less postoperative pain for patients and shorter recovery times. In aesthetic surgeries such as breast augmentation, quick recovery and minimal complications are of utmost importance.
Thanks to its intelligent thermal energy control, the ultrasonic scalpel minimizes tissue damage and thermal burns, effectively controls bleeding, reduces fluid leakage, and creates a dry chest cavity, facilitating the placement of implants without the need for drainage.
Harmo-5K: A new advancement in aesthetic breast augmentation surgery
The outstanding feature of Harmo-5K technology is its use of an ultrasonic scalpel combined with the point dissection technique (a minimally invasive approach) during the tissue dissection and release process. This method allows for direct observation, either with the naked eye or through an endoscopic monitoring system, enabling precise control of bleeding and nearly complete reduction of fluid leakage during the creation of the implant pocket.
Painless breast augmentation with Harmo-5K technology: Exclusive trademark owned by MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu
The Harmo-5K technology accelerates the speed of healing after surgery, facilitates rapid fibrous tissue organization, and minimizes the occurrence of complications. After surgery, clients/ patients do not require any pain relief or antibiotics.
It is known that with over 10 years of experience using ultrasonic scalpel technology in breast augmentation, removal - placement of implant, and abdominoplasty, significant advantages have been observed. In 2021, MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu applied for exclusive trademark rights for “Harmo-5K.” On January 25, 2024, MMed Dr. Ho Cao Vu received official notification of ownership of this trademark.
Currently, the “Harmo-5K” painless breast augmentation method is highly regarded for ensuring the criteria: no pain, no bleeding, no fluid leakage, no medication, and no downtime.
Next-generation ultrasonic surgical scalpel: Superior advancements in aesthetic breast augmentation surgery
With the continuous advancement of beauty technologies nowadays, the next-generation Ultrasonic surgical scalpel has emerged, delivering outstanding results in breast augmentation: reducing tissue damage, minimizing postoperative pain, and decreasing both early and late complications. As a result, patients do not require any pain relief or antibiotics after surgery.
The application of the next-generation Ultrasonic surgical scalpel in challenging and complex surgeries—such as implant removal, capsulotomy, and abnormal anatomical structures (like pectus carinatum and funnel chest) ensures optimal aesthetic outcomes for patients.
The application of the next-generation Ultrasonic surgical scalpel in challenging and complex surgeries ensures optimal aesthetic outcomes for patients.
Dr. Ho Cao Vu stated: “In cases of breast implant removal using the next-generation Ultrasonic surgical scalpel with laryngeal mask anesthesia, patients can be discharged in completely healthy condition after 8 to 10 hours, according to general hospitals' regulations. Additionally, immediately after wound closure, patients will receive preventive scar treatment following a protocol from a specialist with over 40 years of experience, ensuring that the postoperative scars look as aesthetic as possible”.
