Sklar Lane Stomach Clamp, Straight 11-3/4 Inch
A straight 11-3/4 inch clamp used to occlude and hold the stomach or bowel wall securely during gastric and other abdominal surgical procedures.
The Sklar Lane Stomach Clamp is a straight instrument measuring 11-3/4 inches, sized and shaped to hold and occlude a section of the stomach or bowel wall during gastric and related abdominal surgery. Its extended length and long jaw allow the surgeon to clamp across a wider section of the stomach than a general purpose forceps would manage, controlling the flow of contents through the organ while resection, anastomosis or other steps are carried out on the adjacent tissue.
This kind of dedicated organ clamp is intended to hold tissue securely without cutting through the wall, a balance that matters when working with the stomach, where tissue integrity is important for successful healing after surgery. General and upper gastrointestinal surgeons use clamps of this pattern during gastrectomy and related procedures.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between cases following standard surgical instrument reprocessing protocols, with the jaw length and closing mechanism checked before use to confirm even, secure occlusion.
