List of surgical instruments

Surgical Instruments

Surgical Instruments are tools or devices that are used by professionals in the medical field during surgical procedures. They are designed to perform specific actions or carry out desired effects during surgery or operations, such as modifying biological tissue, or to provide access for viewing it.

Pronunciation

/sərˈjikəl ˈinstrəmənts/

Etymology

The term "surgical" is derived from the Greek word "cheirourgikos", which means "hand work". The term "instrument" comes from the Latin word "instrumentum", meaning "a tool, apparatus".

Types of Surgical Instruments

There are several types of surgical instruments, each designed for specific uses. Some of the most common types include:

• Scalpel: A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts.
• Forceps: Used to hold onto or manipulate tissues during surgery. They come in various types for different purposes.
• Retractor: A surgical instrument used to separate the edges of a surgical incision or wound, or to hold back underlying organs and tissues.
• Suture: A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Related Terms

• Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
• Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
• Operating Room: A room in a hospital specially equipped for the performance of surgical operations.

See Also

• List of medical tools and equipment
• Medical equipment
• Medical technology

This WikiMD.org article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.