Neurologic Shunt Instruments
CHAPTER 119 Neurologic Shunt Instruments A shunt is a tube or device implanted in the body to redirect body fluid from one cavity or vessel to another. 119-1 Top to…
Corneal Transplant
CHAPTER 68 Corneal Transplant Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Corneal transplant is the replacement of a damaged cornea with a cornea from a human donor’s eye. Possible equipment and…
Cardiac Surgery
CHAPTER 99 Cardiac Surgery Cardiac surgery relates to surgery of the heart. Some heart surgeries include a coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG; replacement of the heart valves, or valvular…
Dacrocystorhinotomy (DCR)
CHAPTER 76 Dacrocystorhinotomy (DCR) Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Dacrocystorhinotomy (DCR) is done to make a new lacrimal duct. A brief description of the procedure follows: 1. A Bard-Parker scalpel…
Tympanoplasty
CHAPTER 81 Tympanoplasty A tympanoplasty is the repair of the tympanic membrane (eardrum). Possible equipment and instruments needed for the procedure include an operating microscope for visualization, House suction/irrigation and…
Sinus Surgery
CHAPTER 86 Sinus Surgery Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ The paranasal sinuses may need drainage improved or may need diseased membranes removed. The endoscopy approach may be used. The…
Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Bone Graft Instruments
CHAPTER 46 Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Bone Graft Instruments Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes a knee arthroscopic instrument set, an arthroscopic wand, and an…
Endarterectomy
CHAPTER 93 Endarterectomy Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of the intimal lining of the artery. This procedure is performed to clear a major artery that may be blocked by plaque…
The da Vinci® Surgical System and EndoWrist® Instruments (Robotic Instruments)
CHAPTER 20 The da Vinci® Surgical System and EndoWrist® Instruments (Robotic Instruments) Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ EndoWrist instruments are manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., specifically for use with…
Nephrectomy and Ureteroplasty
CHAPTER 32 Nephrectomy and Ureteroplasty A nephrectomy is the removal of a kidney. Equipment needed for the procedure includes a basic laparotomy set and self-retaining retractor. A brief description of…
