Needle Holder
A Laparoscopic Needle Holder Is A Long, Thin Surgical Instrument Used In Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures To Grasp, Manipulate, And Hold Needles For Suturing Tissues.
It's Essentially A Long Pair Of Forceps With A Pistol-grip Handle On One End And Delicate Jaws On The Other. The Jaws Have Fine Grooves And Serrations To Securely Grip The Needle Without Damaging It.
Here Are Some Key Features Of A Laparoscopic Needle Holder:
- Long And Thin: To Fit Through Small Incisions Made In The Abdomen And Reach The Surgical Site.
- Pistol-grip Handle: Provides A Comfortable And Secure Grip For The Surgeon.
- Jaws: Designed To Grasp Needles Securely And Prevent Slipping.
- Ratchet Mechanism (optional): Allows The Surgeon To Close The Jaws With A Single Squeeze Of The Handle, Helpful For Repetitive Needle Placement.
Laparoscopic Needle Holders Come In Various Sizes And Styles To Suit Different Surgical Needs:
- Straight Needle Holders: Most Common Type, Used For General Laparoscopic Surgery.
- Curved Needle Holders: For Reaching Difficult Areas Like In Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
- Locking Needle Holders: Have A Locking Mechanism To Prevent Accidental Jaw Opening, Useful For Precise Needle Placement
