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Usefulness of needle holder with a function of fine forceps for bypass surgery in both hands
Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi1, Tatsuya Seguchi2, Kiyoshi Ito1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
Background:
In bypass surgery, a single-handed needle holder is usually used with other handed fine forceps. Recently, a needle holder with the function of fine forceps has been developed.
Methods:
In this technical note, usefulness of newly developed needle holders in both hands is presented in bypass surgery.
Results:
With this method, surgeons can make stitches and ties by both hands without exchanging instruments.
Conclusions:
This method is effective and may result in faster anastomotic procedure comparing with the traditional one.
