Common Pitfalls in Handling Surgical Instruments and Endoscopes and How to Prevent Them

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Talaat Abdulhameed Mohammed, Alanoud Hussni Sheshah,Naif Eid Alzahrani,Ismail Sadakah Kirallah,Hamed Mohammad Ali Fattah,Hussain Ali Alqurashi,Adnan Ali Alsulami,Khalid Abdullah Alosaimi,Badr DakheeluallahAlthgafi,Alaa Abdullah Khotani,Hani Mohammad Konkar,Nabeel Marzoog Al Majnoni

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The handling of surgical instruments and endoscopes is a complex and critical aspect of healthcare that is often overlooked. Many concerns arise from the lack of education and awareness regarding common pitfalls related to these essential tools. While many issues can be prevented with proper knowledge and care, concerns about instruments are often only raised after serious complications occur. This essay aims to address the most important and common pitfalls relevant to the handling of surgical instruments and endoscopes, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concerns. It is crucial for everyone involved in surgical procedures, not just the operating room staff, to comprehend the significance of these issues. Explanations will also be provided on how to prevent problems that may arise from improper handling practices.


Instrument care is often taken for granted, but it is perhaps one of the most crucial aspects of surgery. Without proper care and understanding, endoscopes may become damaged, rendering them useless for further examinations. Similarly, mismanagement of other surgical instruments may lead to critical complications during surgeries. Unfortunately, many of these issues are only fully understood and appreciated after serious problems arise. Therefore, it is necessary to raise awareness and educate individuals, not just those working directly in the operating room, but also nurses and medical staff who play crucial roles in pre- and post-surgery tasks (F. Nichol et al., 2024). Taking surgery and the associated instruments into consideration, common pitfalls will be discussed along with methods on how to avoid these problems altogether.

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