A method and system for achieving hemostasis (the stoppage of bleeding) is described. RF (radio frequency) energy is used to ablate the surface of tissue to stop bleeding. The depth of destruction of the tissue can be controlled so as to desiccate and coagulate the tissue. In one implementation, an electrode...http://www.google.de/patents/US20060247614?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060247614 - Hemostasis device
