Laparoscopic Maryland Dissector Grasper
Also called Maryland Dissector
A long, insulated laparoscopic instrument with ring handles, a rotation knob and a gold cord post. The jaws are curved and finely tapered, with crosswise serrations along their full length and blunt tips. Most have no ratchet.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Fine dissection and separation of thin connective (adventitial) tissue during laparoscopic surgery. With the monopolar cord attached, it can also coagulate tissue held in its jaws.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
Usually 5 mm wide; 10 mm versions are also made. Jaw patterns include standard curved, finely tapered and long, slender full-curve jaws (Integra Jarit, 5 or 10 mm, about 33 to 45 cm). Reusable, reposable (reusable handle with a disposable part) and single-use models are sold.
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