What is the Vulsellum forceps used for?

Vulsellum forceps, these are used to grasp the cervical lips to visualise the cervix or during vaginal hysterectomy. They can also be used to grasp a fibroid polyp. They have a pelvic curve. They can be single-toothed, double-toothed or multiple- toothed.

What is a Vulsellum forceps?

Vulsellum forceps have hooks at the tip of each blade and are often used in obstetrics and gynecology procedures. These specialty forceps come in a variety of styles, both straight and curved. Vulsellum forceps are cervix or uterus during procedures such as episiotomy, hysterectomy, or dilation & curettage.

What is the function of the forceps?

Forceps are nonlocking grasping tools that function as an extension of the thumb and opposing fingers in the assisting hand to augment the instrument in the operating hand. Their primary purpose is to grasp, retract, or stabilize tissue.

What are Babcock forceps used for?

Babcock Forceps are finger ring, ratcheted, non-perforating forceps used to grasp delicate tissue in laser procedures. They are frequently used with intestinal and laparotomy procedures.

How are forceps used in obstetrics and gynecology?

Vesullum Forceps are most often used in obstetrics and gynecology. Each pair of surgical forceps has hooks at the tip of each blade and are used to grasp the uterus or cervix during procedures. We offer a complete selection of Premium Surgical OR Grade Stainless Steel reusable Vesullum Forceps.

What is the medical term for long forceps?

Long forceps, used primarily in gynaecologic procedures to grasp (slippery) tissue and provide traction or torsion. Segen’s Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. A forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade. Synonym (s): vulsella, vulsellum. Want to thank TFD for its existence?

What are the different types of forceps used in dissection?

Forceps: Heavy forceps used for holding thick tissue (e.g., fascial closure). DeBakey Forceps: Used for atraumatic tissue grasping during dissection. Russian Forceps: Used for atraumatic tissue grasping during dissection. Tissue Forceps: Non-toothed forceps used for fine handling of tissue and traction during dissection. Adson Forceps: Forceps