Microsurgery is an exciting field that changes nearly every day, so it is important to be aware of the latest microsurgery equipment. Make sure you know as much (or more) about the advances in micro surgery instruments than your colleagues and the best places to buy tools for microsurgery and other required supplies.

Consider these important points that can help you in learning more about microsurgery products and where to buy microsurgery instruments:

1. Attending conferences and seminars is a great way to see and test the best new microsurgery tools available.
2. Researching microsurgery supplies and instruments before you buy will be invaluable in choosing the right equipment for your needs.
3. Having several microsurgery equipment suppliers to choose from and building a business relationship with each one will help you get the best deals at the lowest possible cost.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Attend conferences to learn about new microsurgery tools and recent advances in the field

Medical equipment can change by the day and you could be unaware as the advances pass you buy. To avoid this from happening and have the opportunity to examine cutting edge microsurgery products first hand, visit medical conferences regularly and check out new exhibitor booths. Sometimes you can even get reduced admission costs if you only plan to check out the microsurgery products on display, and don't stay for the entire conference.

I recommend: The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery has an annual meeting that includes exhibits. The American College of Surgeons holds several educational opportunities throughout the year, and their annual clinical conference has an extensive exhibitor's hall. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons also has an annual meeting that offers a chance to see the latest in plastic surgery instruments.

Research microsurgery equipment before buying

It usually isn't enough to just take an exhibitor's word for what works in microsurgery. It also often requires some personal research to discover what tools and supplies will work best for you in your practice.

I recommend: Start your search by checking out a few issues of Microsurgery journal, or the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. If you can't find articles on the microsurgery supplies you are looking for, you might want to try searching on Pubmed for more articles.

Find several microsurgery equipment suppliers to get the best deals

Once you have a handle on what microsurgery tools will work for your practice, you need reputable sources from which to buy them. The Internet can be a great place to find and investigate microsurgery instrument suppliers and see if they can supply you with the products you need at the best prices.

I recommend: Lumenis has a range of surgical equipment, including laser instruments for microsurgery. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. also offers a wide range of minimally invasive surgical products. Microsurgery Instruments, Inc. offers clamps, sutures, and other microsurgery tools.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Take advantage of continuing medical education (CME) courses in microsurgery. Some microsurgery instrument suppliers are actually accredited to provide educational credits for their products.