Dissecting Laparoscopic Grasper Forceps
A long laparoscopiclap-uh-roh-SKOP-ikDone through a few small cuts in the abdomen with a thin camera and long instruments, instead of one large opening.lapar/o abdomen-scopic viewingFull entry instrument, usually with a 5 mm shaft, ring handles and fine serrationsair-AY-shunA row of small tooth-like ridges, such as the grooves on the jaws of a surgical clamp.Full entry jaws that both grasp tissue and spread it apart.
- Class
- Grasping & Holding
- Lengths
- 13–18⅛ in2 lengths, 330–460 mm
- On setups
- 4
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What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Grasps, holds and gently separates tissue during laparoscopiclap-uh-roh-SKOP-ikDone through a few small cuts in the abdomen with a thin camera and long instruments, instead of one large opening.lapar/o abdomen-scopic viewingFull entry surgery.
Lengths and variants
Usually a 5 mm shaft; longer bariatric versions exist. Free, ratchet or locking-lever handles. Many have an insulated shaft and a post for monopolar cautery.
- 13 in330 mm
- 18⅛ in460 mm
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7 sources
- Integra Jarit. Laparoscopic Instruments Catalog. pdf p. 8
- Nemitz R. Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach. 3rd ed. Chapter 4 (Laparoscopic instruments), p. 115
- Nemitz R. Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach. 3rd ed. Chapter 4 (Laparoscopic instruments), p. 116
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 11 (Complex Surgical Instruments), p. 218
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 11 (Complex Surgical Instruments), p. 217
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 11 (Complex Surgical Instruments), p. 216
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 11 (Complex Surgical Instruments), p. 219
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