Surgical Procedures and Tools Quiz

A scalpel is a sharp surgical knife used for making precise incisions in tissues.

Gastrointestinal surgery specializes in procedures related to the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, and associated organs.

Forceps are surgical instruments used for grasping and holding tissues or objects during surgical procedures.

Forceps are surgical instruments designed for grasping and holding delicate tissues during surgical procedures.

A hemostat is utilized in surgery to grasp and hold tissue or blood vessels to stop bleeding.

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions and a camera for visualization.

Suction devices in surgery are used to remove fluids and debris from the surgical site, maintaining visibility for the surgeon.

A needle holder is a surgical instrument used to grasp and manipulate a suture needle for suturing wounds.

A speculum is a gynecological instrument used to visualize and provide access to the vaginal canal during examinations and procedures.

Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure involving the partial or complete removal of the stomach.

Retractors are surgical instruments designed to hold back tissues and organs to provide access to the surgical area.

An osteotome is a surgical instrument specifically designed for cutting bone in orthopedic procedures.

Electrocautery is used in surgery to coagulate blood vessels by applying heat, thus minimizing bleeding during procedures.

A trocar is a surgical instrument used to create access ports for the insertion of laparoscopic instruments into the abdominal cavity.

A cranial drill is used in neurosurgery to create openings in the skull, providing access to the brain for various procedures.

A Bougie is used in gastrointestinal surgery to dilate strictures and measure the diameter of tubular structures like the esophagus.