title: Principles of microsurgery.
abstract: Microsurgical techniques have been used to perform a variety of urologic procedures. Basic microsurgical principles are discussed in this article and information is presented regarding instrumentation techniques and the operation of microscopes and microsurgical instruments. Many useful hints to increase the ease of performing microsurgery are discussed and clearly defined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Belker
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008846:Micromanipulation; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014669:Vasovasostomy