If the generator shapes the tissue effect ..why do APC, bipolar probes, and hemostatic forceps behave so differently? Three devices. Three different physics. Not all thermal hemostatic devices work the same way. Although APC, bipolar probes, and hemostatic forceps all achieve hemostasis, they differ in how electrical energy is delivered, whether tissue is compressed, and the type of bleeding they’re designed to treat. 🟠 APC delivers non-contact monopolar energy through ionized argon gas, making it ideal for broad, superficial lesions. 🔵 Bipolar probes combine mechanical compression with localized bipolar current (coaptive coagulation), making them well suited for visible vessels and focal ulcer bleeding. 🟢 Hemostatic forceps first grasp the vessel, then deliver monopolar coagulation, allowing precise treatment of targeted bleeding, particularly during EMR, ESD, or refractory bleeding. The goal isn’t to memorize devices. It’s to understand the physics behind them. Match the device to the lesion, not habit.

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