Surgical Instruments

WHAT ARE GENERAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS ?
What are their uses ?

A surgical instrument is a precision medical device, usually made of stainless steel, used to perform specific actions or provide desired effects during an operation or surgery. These instruments allow surgeons to control tissues, increase safety during the operation, and maximize the effectiveness of the procedure. Surgical instruments play a vital role in tasks such as cutting, holding, fixing, suturing, separating, and tissue removal, with a wide variety of types used in different medical branches. General surgical instruments include scalpels, scissors, forceps, retractors, and needle holders, while more specific instruments may be used in specialized branches. These instruments are carefully selected according to the type of procedure and the area to be treated, and are usually used in a sterile environment. Choosing the right surgical instrument during the operation not only increases the surgeon's efficiency, but also positively affects the patient's recovery process. The design of surgical instruments is ergonomically developed to adapt to the surgeon's hand movements. In addition, features such as sterilization and durability play an important role in the production process. These features ensure the reusability of the instruments while minimizing the risk of infection. As a result, surgical instruments are one of the fundamental building blocks of medical interventions and are critical to the safety of both the surgeon and the patient during surgical procedures.