Tools of the Trade
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Most people understand that surgery requires specialized equipment, but if they had to name any of it, many would stop at “scalpel.” It takes a fascinating mix of simple tools and advanced equipment to keep patients safe, and most patients never get to see any of them. In our Tools of the Trade series, we’re exploring the essential instruments and technologies that make modern surgery so effective.
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Tools of the Trade: The Trocar
A trocar may be small, but in minimally invasive surgery, it is the access point that makes everything else possible.
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Tools of the Trade: The Surgical Retractor
From holding delicate tissue aside to creating a clear path to the surgical site, retractors give surgeons the visibility and access they need to operate safely and precisely.
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Tools of the Trade: Surgical Scissors
Surgical scissors are among the most familiar tools in the operating room, but their design and purpose vary considerably depending on what, where, and how a surgeon needs to cut.
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