Question

After incision is made into the scrotum during a vasectomy, the forceps used to grasp the vas and bring it to the surface for surgery is the:

a) Allis forceps
b) Babcock forceps
c) Kocher forceps
d) Halsted forceps

Answer 1

The type of forceps used during a vasectomy to grasp the vas deferens after making an incision in the scrotum is the Babcock forceps.

Step-by-step explanation:

During a vasectomy, after the incision is made into the scrotum, the type of forceps commonly used to grasp the vas deferens and bring it to the surface for surgery is the Babcock forceps. These forceps have atraumatic, rounded tips with a looped hold which allows the surgeon to gently manipulate and hold delicate structures like the vas deferens without causing significant damage to the tissue. The Babcock forceps is often chosen for this procedure due to its design that minimizes the risk of trauma to the spermatic cord and its structures.