title: A new range of instruments ensuring easy and effective surgery for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: To work with ease and comfort in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, four instruments (Tohoku dissector, Tohoku forceps, short mantis device, and long mantis device) have been developed that can be used by any surgeon, even one not accustomed to this new procedure. These instruments have the advantage of offering a feel of open surgery and have been in use since February 1991 with significant comfort and safety.
authors.affiliation: 1st Department of Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rahman
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Akaishi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matsuno
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000601:surgery; D004210:Dissection / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans