A New Perspective on Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments

Minimally invasive surgery is a current hotspot in surgical techniques and the future development direction. As clinical surgeries increasingly favor minimally invasive methods, laparoscopic surgeries are becoming more prevalent. During laparoscopic surgeries, surgeons heavily depend on equipment and instruments, using many more surgical tools than in typical open surgeries. Surgical instruments are an extension of the doctor’s hand and are the terminators of patients' pain, directly affecting the success of the surgery and the health of the patient. Thus, surgical instruments are one of the most important tools in medical work, and their correct usage during surgery is crucial.


Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments


These are specialized instruments for laparoscopic surgery, consisting of a series of precisely manufactured tools such as lenses, clamps, scissors, and staplers. These instruments are inserted into the abdominal cavity via a laparoscope, allowing the surgeon to perform operations through control rods while observing the operative field through the lens, achieving endoscopic visual operations. The most commonly used instruments include: separating forceps, non-traumatic graspers, rat tooth forceps, double action scissors, needle holders, clip applicators, and suction devices.


Basic Structure of Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments


  • The front end is the metallic functional head.

  • The middle is the main body wrapped in insulating material.

  • The rear end is a rotating joint.

  • The tail end is the grip handle.

  • There is also a metallic head above the handle that can connect to electrical and other energy devices.


Working Principle of Laparoscopic Instruments


The principle mainly relies on the laparoscope system. The laparoscope system consists of visualization instruments and operational instruments. Visualization instruments transmit the image of the surgical field to a monitor through a lens and camera system, allowing the surgeon to clearly observe the operative field. Operational instruments control the movement of surgical tools through control rods, such as the opening and closing of clamps, and the cutting action of scissors.


Based on their function and usage, laparoscopic instruments can be divided into the following categories:


  • Visualization instruments: Including laparoscopes (endoscopes) and camera systems for observing real-time images of the surgical field.

  • Operational instruments: Including clamps, scissors, and staplers for performing surgical operations inside the abdomen, such as cutting, suturing, and hemostasis.

  • Auxiliary instruments: Including suction devices, electrocoagulators, etc., to assist in surgical operations, such as clearing fluids and tissue debris in the abdominal cavity and hemostasis.


Victor Medical is an important tool in minimally invasive surgery, featuring the following unique characteristics:


One-Handed Operation


The cartridge assembly of the Victor Medical Laparoscopic Surgical Stapler can be opened and closed with one hand, greatly facilitating the surgeon's operation during surgery and reducing the surgery tim.


Six-Level Angle Adjustment


This stapler features six levels of angle adjustment from left to right (15°/30°/45°), making it easier to reach the surgical site and providing the surgeon with more flexible operating choice.


Oversized Knob Design


The Victor Medical Laparoscopic Surgical Stapler is equipped with an oversized knob, facilitating quick replacement of the cartridge assembly during surgery, thereby reducing the risk of infection during surgical operation.


These features make the  Victor Medical laparoscopic surgical stapler excellent in minimally invasive surgery, which can effectively improve surgical efficiency and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.


When using laparoscopic surgical instruments, the following should be noted:


  • Professional training: Doctors need to receive professional training and be familiar with laparoscopic surgical operation techniques and the use of instruments.

  • Strict disinfection: Laparoscopic instruments must undergo strict sterilization and sterilization treatment to ensure a sterile environment for surgery.

  • Fine operation: The use of laparoscopic instruments requires fine hand coordination and careful operation to avoid damage to surrounding tissues.

  • Careful observation: Doctors need to observe carefully when using visualization instruments, pay attention to check the stability of the instruments and instrument connections, and ensure the accuracy of the operation.

  • Follow the safe operation procedures: follow the standard operating procedures of laparoscopic surgery, follow the principles of surgical safety, and reduce the risk of surgical complications.

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