Levkovich Tongs

Levkovich forceps: a tool for removing stones from the bladder

Levkovich forceps are a medical instrument that is used to remove stones from an open bladder. This tool has a straight or curved shape and serrated spoon-shaped jaws that make it easy to grip and remove stones.

A bladder stone removal procedure may be necessary for a variety of conditions, such as bladder stones, tumors, and bladder strictures. Levkovich forceps allow this procedure to be performed without the need for open surgery, which significantly reduces the risk of complications.

The instrument was developed at the beginning of the 20th century by the Soviet urologist Levkovich. It became widespread in Soviet medicine and is still used in many countries.

When using Lewkowitz forceps, special precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the bladder and reduce the risk of infection. The instrument must be completely sterilized before use and the procedure must only be performed by a qualified professional.

Overall, Leukovich forceps are an important tool for performing minimally invasive procedures to remove bladder stones. They avoid the need for open surgery and reduce the risk of complications, making them an indispensable tool in urology.

Levkovich forceps is an instrument used in urology to remove sand and small stones less than 5 mm in diameter from the bladder and to fix the bladder neck after endovesical laser enucleation (EVLE).

These are straight or curved pliers, which consist of two jaws consisting of a metal mesh, each of which has individual thread-like notches of various sizes. The size of the forceps varies depending on the length of the forceps and the diameter of the patient's bladder. Levkovich forceps are designed for removing small stones, as well as for removing them after surgery.