Combination forceps

A method of operating an instrument, the instrument comprising a serrated forceps and a non-serrated forceps being operable independently, wherein the serrated and the non-serrated forceps each comprises an inner shank and an outer shank, wherein each of the inner and outer shanks of the serrated and non-serrated forceps comprises a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the inner shanks of the serrated and non-serrated forceps are positioned side-by-side, and wherein the proximal ends of the inner and outer shanks of the serrated forceps and the non-serrated forceps are each fused to a handle portion and are spaced apart from one another;

• the method comprising:
• using the serrated forceps to grasp a tissue;
• and
• using the non-serrated forceps to control movement of an object through the tissue.

A surgical instrument, comprising:

• a serrated forceps, the serrated forceps having an inner shank and an outer shank;
• and
• a non-serrated forceps, the non-serrated forceps having an inner shank and an outer shank;
• wherein each of the inner and outer shanks of the serrated and non-serrated forceps comprises a proximal end and a distal end,
• wherein, the serrated and the non-serrated forceps are positioned side-by-side and fused partially together at a contact area along the inner shanks of the serrated and the non-serrated forceps,
• wherein, pushing the outer shank of the serrated forceps inward causes engagement with the inner shank of the serrated forceps of the instrument, and pushing the outer shank of the non-serrated forceps inward causes engagement with the inner shank of the non-serrated forceps of the instrument, and wherein the proximal ends of the inner and outer shanks of the serrated and non-serrated forceps are spaced apart from one another.