CHAPTER 83 Septoplasty (SMR) and Rhinoplasty Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ In a septoplasty, a submucous resection (SMR) is performed to correct a deviated septum of the nose. A…

CHAPTER 52 Total Hip Replacement A total hip replacement is the removal of the acetabulum and the head of the femur, which are replaced with prosthetic implants. Possible equipment needed…

CHAPTER 37 Kidney Transplant A kidney transplant procedure takes a kidney and adjacent structures from a donor and places them into the lower right quadrant of the abdomen of the…

CHAPTER 102 Open Heart Extras Possible instruments needed for the procedure include a basic heart set and a sternal saw. 102-1 Left to right: 1 Ankeney sternal retractor; 1 Himmelstein…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…