In a laparoscopic partial hysterectomy, what instruments should the surgical technologist prepare when the fallopian tubes need to be ligated?

When performing a laparoscopic partial hysterectomy, particularly when ligating the fallopian tubes, the use of Filshie clips and Kleppinger clamps is standard practice. Filshie clips are designed specifically for occluding the fallopian tubes securely. They provide a mechanical means of ligation that is effective and minimizes the risk of damage to surrounding tissues, making them very popular for this purpose in laparoscopic procedures. The Kleppinger clamp is typically used to grasp or hold both the fallopian tube and the surrounding tissue, facilitating the application of the Filshie clips.

While other instruments such as scissors and clamps, bipolar cautery, or scissors and forceps may be used in various surgical settings, they do not specifically address the needs of fallopian tube ligation as effectively as the combination of Filshie clips and Kleppinger clamps does. Therefore, the preparation of Filshie clips and Kleppinger clamps is the most appropriate choice for this procedure.