An enhanced suction device (10) for surgical operations, specially suitable for nasal septum surgical operations, comprising a sterilizable and reusable handpiece or grip (12) having an ergonomic shape suitable for being held by a surgeon and connected to a vacuum meter device by way of a hose, a multifunctional cannula (14) defined by an internally hollow and longitudinally developing rigid tubular element, accommodated in and supported by said handpiece (12) and projecting with respect thereto, the device also comprising manually operatable means for adjusting the length of the externally projecting portion and the orientation of the cannula (14) with respect to the handpiece or grip (12).