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Instruments used in general surgery

An instrument used in general surgery is like a tool for doctors. They help doctors when operating on people. Think of them like tools in a toolbox like a hammer or a screwdriver. Instruments in general surgery might be used to cut through tissue like a knife, or help reach internal organs with a forceps, or even hold organs in place with clamps. They help doctors do what they need to do during a surgery.