Laminectomy
CHAPTER 124 Laminectomy Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ A laminectomy is an incision in the back to remove the lamina so as to expose the spinal column. Possible instruments…
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
CHAPTER 19 Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a largely restrictive and mildly malabsorptive procedure that reroutes the passage of ingested food and fluid from a small pouch created…
Tooth Extraction Set
CHAPTER 90 Tooth Extraction Set A tooth extraction set is used to remove one or more teeth from the oral cavity by means of elevators or forceps or both. 90-1…
Cholecystectomy
CHAPTER 13 Cholecystectomy Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes a basic laparotomy set and a Thompson self-retaining retractor, if requested. A brief description of the procedure through an abdominal…
Rhoton Neurologic Microinstrument Set
CHAPTER 117 Rhoton Neurologic Microinstrument Set 117-1 A, Left to right: 2 Beaver blade handles with insert, knurled; 1 microscissors, straight; 1 microscissors, curved; 1 microneedle holder, straight; 1 microneedle…
Return Open Heart Set
CHAPTER 105 Return Open Heart Set A return open heart set is used when an unexpected complication (e.g., hemorrhage) occurs following an open heart procedure. 105-1 Top left: 3 Bard-Parker…
Soft Tissue Set
CHAPTER 39 Soft Tissue Set A soft tissue set is instruments used on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle to expose the bony structures. There are also some minor bone…
Pediatric Laparoscopic (MIS) Set
CHAPTER 111 Pediatric Laparoscopic (MIS) Set* 111-1 Top to bottom: 2 Stryker laparoscopic lenses, 2.7 mm, 30 degree, 70 degree. Left to right: 1 3-mm Ethicon disposable needle; 2 Verres needles,…
Casper Set
CHAPTER 127 Casper Set 127-1 Left to right: 2 drill guides, left and right; 1 drill guide; 2 vertebra distractors, right and left; 5 distraction pins, 16 and 14 mm; 1…
Sterilization Container Systems
CHAPTER 2 Sterilization Container Systems* Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Sterilization packaging systems are required to secure instrument sets, provide for sterilant penetration of contents, and withstand multiple handling…
