Depending on the operation, surgical staff may also use other trays containing more specialised instruments (e.g. There are a couple of “basic” sets containing the most commonly used instruments, which may be all that is required for something simple (e.g.
In basic terms, many of these can be thought of as miniaturised versions of ‘open’ surgery instruments on the end of long handles. Though not covered in this article, there are also specific instruments for laparoscopic ‘keyhole’ surgery or robot-driven operations. This guide will discuss the instruments you are likely to encounter in ‘open’ general surgical procedures. There is an enormous number of surgical instruments out there, with many used infrequently in specialist operations. Common examples of ‘disposables’ you will see in theatre are cutting-staplers, ‘energy devices’, drains and swabs – which we will discuss later. With few exceptions, all equipment used in operations is sterile and so will be packed, therefore it must only be touched by those who are scrubbed. Some equipment is reusable (most instruments fall into this category), whilst other equipment is single-use only. You may also be interested in our eponymous surgical instruments guide or our general surgical instruments quiz.Īs with every medical procedure, specific equipment is required for each surgical operation.
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