Application of Laparoscopic Toothed Grasper in Clinical Practice

Medical Background of Laparoscopic Toothed Grasper

Laparoscopic surgery is a newly developed minimally invasive method and an inevitable trend for the future development of surgical methods. With the rapid advancement of industrial manufacturing technologies and the integration of related disciplines, a solid foundation has been laid for the development of new technologies and methods. Additionally, increasingly skilled operation by doctors has led to many previously open surgeries being replaced by laparoscopic surgeries, significantly increasing the range of surgical options available.

In modern advanced laparoscopic surgery, passive surgical instruments are often used. These are instruments that do not require an external power source or gas supply during surgery. The laparoscopic tooth-shaped grasper is a typical example of a passive surgical instrument. Unlike general laparoscopic graspers, it features a unique design where the jaws of the grasper adopt a tooth-shaped design. This allows the grasper to more firmly grasp and secure tissues, preventing slippage during surgery. The sizes of laparoscopic toothed graspers vary to meet different surgical demands, accommodating different sizes of surgical areas and tissues, and are thus widely used in laparoscopic surgeries.

The Clinical Applications of Laparoscopic Toothed Grasper

• Tissue grasping: Laparoscopic toothed grasper can be used to grasp and fix tissues such as tumors or organs. Through the clamping action of the grasper, doctors can operate more precisely, reducing damage to surrounding tissues.

• Vascular control: In laparoscopic surgery, graspers can be used to control and clamp blood vessels to reduce intraoperative bleeding. Doctors can use the graspers to clamp blood vessels, then proceed to cut or ligate them.

• Suturing and ligation: The toothed grasper can be used for suturing and ligating tissues. Doctors can use the grasper to thread sutures through tissues, or place ligation devices on the grasper to complete suturing and ligation through the clamping action of the grasper.

• Instrument passing: Laparoscopic toothed grasper can also be used to pass other surgical instruments, such as scissors or electrocautery devices. Doctors can use the graspers to pass necessary instruments to the surgical area, facilitating the operation.

• Operational assistance: Laparoscopic toothed graspers assist in surgical operations. Doctors can use the graspers as a support or positioning tool to help complete surgical steps.

In summary, laparoscopic toothed graspers play an essential role in laparoscopic surgeries. They can be used in tissue grasping, vascular control, suturing and ligation, instrument passing, and operational assistance, helping doctors perform surgical operations, reduce surgical trauma, and improve surgical outcomes.