Lithotomy forceps

Lithotomy--Equipment and supplies

Kidneys--Calculi--Surgery--Equipment and supplies

Forceps

Kidney Calculi--surgery--instrumentation

Surgical Instruments

Lithotomy/Urethrotomy

Lithotomy is the surgical removal of stone(s) from the urinary tract

Used for lithotomy and other medical purposes

Steel forceps with white smithing, acorn motif on ring of handles, cut work along sides.

A long metal surgical instrument with scissor-like handles and a slender, curved shaft is shown against a plain background. The handles form large looped grips and include small screw mechanisms that allow the tension to be adjusted. The shaft extends forward and curves gently toward the tip, which appears narrow and slightly textured for gripping. The darkened metal surface shows patina and wear consistent with age.

Health Sciences Library

State University of New York at Buffalo

1850?

Alex Peck (Firm)

Cravens, Annette

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20.5 cm.

Medical instrument

Image

Still image

89.10.1

LIB-HSL001

Forceps

4/7/2006

Metal