SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to a surgical instrument, e.g., forceps, and method to be used for suturing tissue, the surgical instrument comprising a first arm and a second arm that are spring-connected at a proximal end, while at a distal end the first arm and the second arm can be move towards each other, and wherein at least the first arm and/or the second arm can be provided with a flexible body that is suitable for receiving and affixing a surgical needle, wherein the flexible body is designed for being positioned at the distal end, at an inside and/or lower side of the end of an arm.