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The most commonly used dissecting forceps include Kelly dissectors and Maryland dissectors (which resemble Crile hemostatic forceps) (ssss1b). They are available with straight or curved jaws, but most surgeons find that curved instruments improve tissue visualization during dissection. Needle‐nosed, tapered, bullet‐nose, and micro‐dissectors are also available. For dissection around ducts and vessels, right‐angled dissectors (see ssss1b) and Mixter spreader dissectors are very useful. The Mixter dissector has a longer jaw and more acute angle at the tip than does the right‐angle dissector. Dissecting forceps may be on either ratcheted or nonratcheted handles. Using ratcheted handles allows some versatility when using the same instrument for both grasping and dissecting, as the locking mechanism allows for a more stable grasp. On the other hand, nonratcheted handles allow for a smoother motion when placing and spreading the instrument jaws during dissection and avoid accidental ratcheting of the handles. When dissecting around vessels, ducts, and other fragile tissue, it is best, however, to use a nonratcheted handle.