Description

A set of Maryland Forceps, which are essential, versatile tools used in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery. They are a type of dissector and grasper, characterized by their long shaft and a distinct working end that features delicate, curved jaws with subtle serrations. The colored handles (orange, green, and red) on the instruments often indicate different reusable or disposable parts and may denote the size or the specific rotation mechanism of the instrument. Maryland forceps are used to gently grasp, dissect, and separate delicate tissues, such as fat, connective tissue, or small blood vessels, making them a primary instrument for creating a plane of dissection around structures like the gallbladder or appendix.