Surgical scissors are specialized cutting instruments essential for precise tissue dissection, suture trimming, and bandage adjustments across general, ophthalmic, neurosurgery, and orthopedic procedures. Key types include Mayo scissors (heavy-duty curved/straight blades for tough fascia/muscle), Metzenbaum (long slender curved tips for delicate deep dissection), Iris (fine straight/curved for eye/plastic surgery precision), operating scissors (sharp/sharp or blunt/sharp for skin/sutures), and Potts (angled for vascular/cardiac work). Stainless steel construction with tungsten carbide inserts ensures durability/sharpness; beveled or micro-serrated edges prevent slipping. Mayo straight variants handle surface tissues, curved penetrate layers; lengths range 14-25 cm based on access depth. Autoclavable sterilization maintains hygiene.