Table 2. Instruments.
Number and percentages of participants who reported difficulty using various surgical instruments, as well as number and percentage who felt that they needed to use instruments differently than they were designed.
| Instrument | Participants with Difficulty (N, %) | Participants Modifying Use (N, %) | 
|---|---|---|
| Drills | 19 (20%) | 17 (18%) | 
| Flexible Endoscopes | 11 (11%) | 12 (13%) | 
| Rigid Endoscopes | 21 (22%) | 21 (22%) | 
| Ligasure | 15 (16%) | 7 (7%) | 
| Retractors | 24 (25%) | 17 (18%) | 
| Needle Drivers/Clamps | 16 (17%) | 16 (17%) | 
| Clip Appliers | 17 (18%) | 10 (10%) | 
| Nasal Endoscopic Equipment | 27 (28%) | 23 (24%) | 
| Suction Bovie | 4 (4%) | 4 (4%) | 
| Microdebrider | 9 (9%) | 7 (7%) | 
| None | 22 (23%) | 30 (31%) |