Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]Palmer's diathermy forceps. It has two pronds for grasping that retracts with a screw mechanism. Purchased by Geoff Bishop as an additional part of original laparoscopy set, also included in this accession 1999005.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation

Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]This Spackman's cannula was used by Dr Geoff Bishop during gynaecological laparscopioc surgery.He used this decice as a uterine elevator. Also, for testing tubal patency by inserting dye through it. Manufacturers stamp: ANAX.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation

Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]This cannula has two points for tubal attachments at one end. At yhe other end, a bell cap with a nossel.This was used by Dr Geoff Bishop during gynaecological laparscopioc surgery. This instrument is commonly used for suction. Also, for testing tubal patency by inserting dye through it. Manufacturers stamp: PRECIOUS.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive form of keyhole surgery for abdominal and pelvic conditions. Founded in Knittlingen, Germany in 1947 by Georg Wolf, Richard Wolf has since expanded to become a well known international surgical tools manufacturer.Set of laparoscopy forceps. Consists of two circular finger grips on short handles, one handle set at approximately 45 degrees, and the other at 90 degrees, to a long, thin metal shaft. The lower handle is fixed in place, whereas the upper handle is set into the lower handle with a hinge. The movement of the upper handle operates two small pincer-like claws which are attached to the end of the shaft of the instrument. The handles and shaft are coated in a black resin. A short, rounded point approximately 2cm long extends below the handle hinge, perpendicular to the shaft of the instrument. This point contains a slot in the centre which runs most of the length of the point. Plastic join point for handles and rounded is engraved with the text '8383.03' and 'WOLF'. '8383.03', 'WOLF'surgery

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive form of keyhole surgery for abdominal and pelvic conditions. Founded in Knittlingen, Germany in 1947 by Georg Wolf, Richard Wolf has since expanded to become a well known international surgical tools manufacturer.Set of laparoscopy forceps. Consists of two circular finger grips on short handles, one handle set at approximately 45 degrees, and the other at 90 degrees, to a long, thin metal shaft. The lower handle is fixed in place, whereas the upper handle is set into the lower handle with a hinge. The movement of the upper handle operates two small pincer-like claws which are attached to the end of the shaft of the instrument. The handles and shaft are coated in a black resin. A short, rounded point approximately 2cm long extends below the handle hinge, perpendicular to the shaft of the instrument. This point contains a slot in the centre which runs most of the length of the point. Plastic join point for handles and rounded is engraved with the text '8383.02' and 'WOLF'. '8383.02', 'WOLF'surgery

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive form of keyhole surgery for abdominal and pelvic conditions. Founded in Knittlingen, Germany in 1947 by Georg Wolf, Richard Wolf has since expanded to become a well known international surgical tools manufacturer.Set of laparoscopy forceps. Consists of two circular finger grips on short handles, one handle set at approximately 45 degrees, and the other at 90 degrees, to a long, thin metal shaft. The lower handle is fixed in place, whereas the upper handle is set into the lower handle with a hinge. The movement of the upper handle operates two small pincer-like claws which are attached to the end of the shaft of the instrument. The handles and shaft are coated in a black resin. A short, rounded point approximately 2cm long extends below the handle hinge, perpendicular to the shaft of the instrument. This point contains a slot in the centre which runs most of the length of the point. Plastic join point for handles and rounded is engraved with the text '8383.12' and 'WOLF'. '8383.12', 'WOLF'surgery

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive form of keyhole surgery for abdominal and pelvic conditions. Founded in Knittlingen, Germany in 1947 by Georg Wolf, Richard Wolf has since expanded to become a well known international surgical tools manufacturer.Set of laparoscopy forceps. Consists of two circular finger grips on short handles, set at approximately 45 degrees to a long, thin metal shaft. The lower handle is fixed in place, whereas the upper handle is set into the lower handle with a hinge. The movement of the upper handle operates two small pincer-like claws which are attached to the end of the shaft of the instrument. The handles and shaft are coated in a dark blue/grey resin. A short, rounded point approximately 2cm long extends below the handle hinge, perpendicular to the shaft of the instrument. This point contains a slot in the centre which runs most of the length of the point. The point is attached to the body of the instrument by a black fitting approximately 1.5cmH x 1.5cmW. One side of the fitting is engraved with the word 'WOLF'. The other side of the fitting is engraved with the text '8383.03/5mm'.'WOLF', '8383.03/5mm'surgery

When acquired, this case held numerous pieces of surgical laparoscopy equipment. The equipment inside the case was used by Dr Noel Clarkson Holmes sometime between 1964-1967, when he was training under Dr Sidney Page at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. This case was purchased at the same time to carry this equipment, and has been repaired several times by Dr Clarkson Holmes.Brown leather briefcase. Briefcase is fastened by combination lock latches at the front. Inside of the case is lined with yellow felt. There are three accordion style storage pockets with leather trim inside the lid of the briefcase. A strip of orange tape has been attached to the outer top of the case, which carries the handwriting 'DR. N. HOLMES'. A similar strip of white tape is also attached to one side of the briefcase, which carries the handwriting 'Dr. N Holmes'