ments. They're avail-
able in single-use and
reusable versions.
Some new battery-
operated instruments
don't require a corded
connection to a
power source. "Our
colleagues in the col-
orectal surgery world
have always had a
retractor that comes
with a light, but they
had to plug it into a
machine," says Sam
Siddighi, MD, chief of
female pelvic medi-
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be carefully maneuvered around the table during a procedure.
Some newer headlights have cut the cord entirely by using bat-
teries or battery packs for power that are placed in scrubs pock-
ets or attached to the headlight's headband. That makes the
headlight much more portable. On the downside, the batteries
must be charged or replaced frequently, so having backup bat-
teries charged and ready to go is a must.
• Added comfort. A common complaint over the years from
surgeons has been that headlights are not as comfortable as
they should be, in terms of both the headband and the weight.
Surgical headlights continue to make progress in becoming more
comfortable, adjustable and lightweight. — Joe Paone
