Fig. 4 illustrates a small gauge surgical instrument with advantages such as reducing tip "play". Also shown is a surgical instrument assembly with a support selectable by the surgeon along the length of the instrument. The described apparatus and method allow the instrument to be adjusted without protruding into the gripping surface of the instrument.先端の「遊び」を減少させるなどの利点を備えた小ゲージ手術器具を示す。器具の長に沿って外科医が選択可能な支持体を備えた手術器具アセンブリも示す。記載される装置及び方法は、器具の把持面に突出させずに器具を調節可能にする。