title: Rotational handle for laparoscopic instrumentation.
abstract: A rotational handle was designed to activate various grasping jaws used in operative laparoscopy. The cylindrical handle is in line with the actuating rod operating the jaws. Moving a sliding front post toward a stationary proximal end of the handle opens the self-closing jaws. The instrument serves as a probe while inactive. While one grasps tissues, the handle permits the hand to remain relaxed and to produce smooth manipulations in a full range of 360 degrees.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Grant Hospital of Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Hasson
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D020706:Laparoscopes