The present invention relates to a surgical instrument (1) comprising a handle (2), a hollow shaft (3), and an end effector (4) coupled to said hollow shaft (3), said end effector (4) being operatively connected to said handle (2) through operating means (5) extending within said hollow shaft (3). A multiaxial joint (6) couples said handle (2) to said hollow shaft (3), said multiaxial joint (6) allowing multiaxial rotation of said handle (2) in relation to said hollow shaft (3).