A Glimpse of the Types of Surgical Forceps

Surgical instruments are of vital importance in the field of surgery and medicine.

Surgical instruments are of vital importance in the field of surgery and medicine. They not only help in surgical procedures but also in supporting and maintaining the body parts during operation. They consist of a variety of instruments like evaluators, dissectors, incisors, retractors, and forceps, etc. Here we will talk about the types of surgical forceps.

Surgical Forceps are commonly used surgical instruments. They have a body with three main parts: a handle, a shank, and a tip. They vary in size, shape, and design. They are of special importance because they not only help in performing surgical procedures but also in supporting and maintaining the process.

Types of Surgical Forceps

Surgical forceps are classified based on various factors. Let's see how:

Based on Scientist Names

Most of them are named before the name of the scientist who discovered them. Below are a number of examples:

• Gerald forceps

• Bronchus forceps

• Lovelace forceps

• Martin forceps

• Corn suture forceps

• Stile forceps

• Bonney forceps

• Brophy forceps

• Mini Adson forceps

• Mikro Adson forceps

• McIndoe forceps

• Waugh forceps

• Semken forceps

• Taylor forceps

• Potts Smith forceps

• Gillies forceps

• Wangenstein forceps

• De Bakey forceps

• Jaboma forceps

• Lerche forceps

• Adlekreutz forceps

• Bayonet forceps

• Durante forceps

• Stille Barraya forceps

• Mayo forceps

• Nelson forceps

• Resano forceps

• Lazar forceps

• Austin forceps

• Fielschenfeld forceps

• Hunter forceps

• Shaaf forceps

• Littauer forceps

• Douglas forceps

• Beer forceps

• Barraquer forceps

• Stieglitz forceps

• Pietz forceps

• Ralk forceps

• Quire forceps

• Asch forceps

• Huber forceps

• Stone forceps

• Durante

• Ralk

Based on Functionality

Some forceps tools are also designed and named based on the function they perform. Some of the examples with their functions are mentioned below:

• Drainage forceps: used for the extraction of body fluids during operation.

• Dressing forceps: help in wound dressing; hold dressing materials and can also help in removing waste materials.

• Incisors forceps: Dental instruments mainly used for the removal or treatment of incisor teeth.

• Lung grasping forceps: designed to stabilize lungs during thoracotomy treatment and remove infectious tissues from the lungs.

• Dental extracting forceps: used to remove teeth during dental treatments.

• Molars forceps: dental instruments used for the removal or treatment of molar teeth.

• Bicuspids forceps: used to remove bicuspid teeth.

• Atraumatic forceps: fine and sensitive forceps used for holding or removing delicate tissues of the body.

• Intestinal grasping forceps: used to grasp intestinal tissues during surgery.

• Dissecting forceps: used to hold tissues during surgery.

• Dilating forceps: used to hold back tissues during surgical operations to widen them for clear exposure.

• Foreign body removal forceps: used to remove any foreign agent from the body.

• Microscopy forceps: used in laboratories for holding materials during experiments.

• Septum forceps: used to treat nasal deformities; straighten the septum.

• Laryngeal forceps: used for the treatment of air canal infections.

• Cilia forceps: used to remove or hold back cilia or eyelashes during eye surgery.

Based on Design

The surgical forceps vary greatly based on the style in which they are manufactured. Some examples with their designation are mentioned below:

• Wire twisting forceps: used for grasping and holding wires during surgical procedures.

• Tying forceps: used for passing and tying needles and threads during surgical operations.

• Splinter forceps: used for wound dressing purposes; for placement or removal of adhesive tapes.

• Straight forceps: long with straight tips.

• Curved forceps: curved from the tips, may be towards the right or toward the left.

• Wide forceps: large in diameter.

• Serrated forceps: serrations at the tip or all over the shank.

• Delicate forceps: sensitive and sharp for delicate body parts.

• Angled forceps: curved at a specific angle from the tip.

• Pointed forceps: very sharp from the tip.

• Smooth forceps: smooth shank without any serrations.

• Bayonet shape forceps: used to hold or remove dressing materials.

• Jeweler-type forceps: very sharp and thin tip for holding sensitive tissues.

• Ring forceps: consist of rings for hold and a lock mechanism.

• Singley Tuttle Dissecting Forceps: tips like loops, serrated for a secure grip.

• Blunt forceps: blunt ends from the tip side.

• Triangular tip: pointed triangular tip, may be right-handed or left-handed.

Based on Nationality

A few are also named before the nation from where they originate. Examples:

• Russian-type forceps
• Swedish type forceps

Based on Material

For some forceps tools, if a different metal is used for their manufacturing, its name is used along with the original name. Examples:

• Titanium Debakey atraumatic forceps
• (Tungsten carbide) TC dressing forceps

Conclusion

Surgical Forceps play a paramount role in the field of surgery. They come in contrasting designs and sizes and can be classified based on the scientist's name, style, functionality, the material used, and nationality. A number of Biomedical companies are offering them worldwide with differences in prices and quality.

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