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possible with the fingers. With a little practice, 

 nearly all manipulations ^ required can be done with 

 instruments. Take, for instance, the suturing of a 

 wound: the edges are grasped with tissue forceps, 

 the needle held in a needle forceps or holder, and the 

 suture placed without fear of contamination from 

 the operator's fingers. 



