Evolutions and Revolutions in Surgical Energy -- Fundamentals of Electrosurgery Part I: Principles of Radiofrequency Energy for Surgery -- Fundamentals of Electrosurgery Part II: Thermal Injury Mechanisms and Prevention -- The Art and Science of Monopolar Electrosurgery -- Bipolar Electrosurgical Devices -- Electrosurgical Energy in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy -- Ultrasonic Energy Systems -- Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) -- Principles and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation -- Principles and Safety of Microwave Ablation -- Surgical Energy Systems in Pediatric Surgery -- Integration of Energy Systems with Other Medical Devices -- How to Report Adverse Events Related to the Use of Energy Devices in the Operating Room -- Fundamentals and Safety of Radiofrequency Electrosurgery -- Art and Science of Monopolar Electrosurgery: Case Studies of Metal-to-Metal Arcing and Single Port Cannula Surgery -- Bipolar Station -- Ultrasonic Energy Devices -- Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) and Argon Beam -- Radiofrequency Ablation -- Microwave Devices -- Effects of Monopolar and Bipolar Electrosurgery on Cardiac Implantable Electrical (Pacemakers or Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator) Devices.

The SAGES Manual on the Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) emphasizes good communication and promotes best practice for the use of electrosurgical, ultrasonic, and microwave energy sources in the operating theatre. This manual describes the basic technology of energy sources in the operating room and demonstrates the correct use and indications of energy sources in clinical practice. It also addresses the potential complications, hazards, and errors in the use of surgical energy sources and evaluates the potential interactions of energy sources with other medical devices. Any healthcare professional who has ever picked up an energy device in the OR such as a “Bovie” , Ultrasonic or bipolar instrument will better understand how it works, when to apply it, and what are the possible hazards and errors in its use. The SAGES Manual on the Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) is the first volume of its kind to provide such guidance and will be of great value to surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, endoscopists, and allied health care professionals who use these devices.