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Chapter-54 Gynecological Surgery Instruments

BOOK TITLE: Operative Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author
1. Gupta Sushma
ISBN
9788184485370
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11088_54
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Agra
Chapter keywords
cervical cancers, forceps, cervical punch, specimen, sterilization, cutting edge, urethra, laparoscopy, malleable probes, bounded tip

Abstract

This chapter presents an overview of some general and specific to gynecologic surgery Instruments. The instruments can generally be divided into general operating set, minor procedure set, and special instruments and laparoscopy instruments. Scissors, artery forceps, tissue clamps, uterine sound, blunt and sharp curette, Cusco\'s bivalve self-retaining vaginal speculum, anterior vaginal wall retractor, and cervical dilators, are some important instruments used in surgery. Endometrial biopsy curette is slender tubular blunt ended instruments slightly curved at the tips. Ayer\'s spatula is used for taking cervical samples for pap smear in suspected cases of cervical cancers. Hysteroscope, laparoscope, and other endoscopy instruments, are being used in gynecologic practice by surgeons who have undergone special training in handling and using these instruments.

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