COMPARATIVE OUTCOMES OF SURGICAL INCISIONS MADE WITH  DIATHERMY VERSUS SCALPEL WITH LOCAL LIGNOCAINE-ADRENALINE  INFILTRATION IN CLEAN AND CLEAN-CONTAMINATED SURGERY

Dr. Parikshith V, Dr Subhash Nadagouda, Dr Akash G V

COMPARATIVE OUTCOMES OF SURGICAL INCISIONS MADE WITH DIATHERMY VERSUS SCALPEL WITH LOCAL LIGNOCAINE-ADRENALINE INFILTRATION IN CLEAN AND CLEAN-CONTAMINATED SURGERY

Authors

Dr. Parikshith V, Dr Subhash Nadagouda, Dr Akash G V

Keywords:

scalpel; diathermy; electrosurgery; lignocaine; adrenaline; surgical incision; postoperative pain; wound healing; scar; POSAS

Abstract

Background: Scalpel and diathermy are widely used for surgical skin incisions. Diathermy provides simultaneous tissue division and coagulation, whereas scalpel incision combined with local lignocaine and adrenaline infiltration may provide haemostasis while avoiding thermal tissue injury. This study compared perioperative and scar-related outcomes of the two techniques in clean and clean-contaminated surgery.

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Published

2026-08-29

How to Cite

Dr. Parikshith V, Dr Subhash Nadagouda, Dr Akash G V. (2026). COMPARATIVE OUTCOMES OF SURGICAL INCISIONS MADE WITH DIATHERMY VERSUS SCALPEL WITH LOCAL LIGNOCAINE-ADRENALINE INFILTRATION IN CLEAN AND CLEAN-CONTAMINATED SURGERY. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 3831–3847. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2931