Challenges in the Design of a Laparoscopic Surgical Forceps

The paper introduces the challenges faced during the development of new laparoscopic surgical forceps carried out in the design, manufacturing aspects, and implementation. The designed laparoscopic instrument possesses multi-functional features by integrating grasping, dissection, cauterizing, and suction-irrigation within the same device. Our approach emphasizes the technological challenges are described. After the integration of forceps with suction-irrigation features, the obstacles in the manufacturing of small-sized complex components along with its mechanisms are explained to overcome these difficulties. Currently, the designed instruments overcome unnecessary removal of devices one after the other, which consumes a significant amount of time and effort in an operation theatre. Integrating ensured both processes can take place simultaneously or one after another, repeating multiple times as desired to reduce trauma in surgical interventions. Finally, the research aims to target robot-assisted surgery and pose possible challenges with their solutions.