During biliary surgery, which forceps are used to clamp the common bile duct?

Lahey forceps are specifically designed for the purpose of grasping and clamping tubular structures such as the common bile duct during biliary surgery. Their long, curved design and tapered jaws allow for effective clamping of delicate tissues without causing excessive trauma. This is crucial in biliary procedures, where precise handling of the bile duct is necessary to prevent injury and ensure proper functionality post-surgery.

The other types of forceps mentioned have their own applications in surgical procedures but are not ideal for clamping the common bile duct. Kelly forceps, for example, are used more generally for clamping blood vessels and tissues, while Howell forceps are less common and mainly used for specific purposes such as grasping soft tissues. Brown forceps are typically used for handling or grasping during surgery but lack the specific design features that make Lahey forceps suitable for this delicate task. Therefore, the selection of Lahey forceps for clamping the common bile duct is a targeted choice in the context of biliary surgery.