King Saud University Registers Global Patent for Medical Surgery Innovation

A Saudi medical team from King Saud University Medical City has registered a global patent for the invention of a "Wide-Jaw Tissue Forceps," marking a significant advancement in medical surgery and dental implant procedures. The research team includes Consultant in Prosthodontics and Implantology Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Shihri, Consultant in Periodontology and Oral Surgery Dr. Abdullah Al-Omari, and Consultant in Periodontology and Oral Surgery Dr. Sami Al-Qahtani.
 Dr. Al-Shihri explained that the uniquely designed forceps consist of two arms that meet at a pivot point near their proximal ends. The distal ends feature 30-degree angled extensions that end in wide, serrated jaws, allowing the tool to grasp a larger area of tissue efficiently. The forceps are suitable for a wide range of delicate surgical procedures, enabling precise grasping, fixation, and control of tissues during surgery. They also help effectively manage bleeding by applying pressure to freshly incised tissues.
 He noted that the invention was developed in response to a growing need for more effective tissue-handling instruments, particularly in surgeries requiring high precision, such as oral and dental procedures. He stressed that the manufacturing cost of the instrument is reasonable, making it accessible to hospitals and clinics around the world, including in developing countries, thus contributing to the wider dissemination of advanced medical technologies.