1. A method for performing a surgical procedure, the method comprising: moving at least a portion of a remote controlled surgical instrument with respect to a patient, wherein the remote controlled surgical instrument is configured to communicate with a wireless remote; moving the wireless remote; moving the remote controlled surgical instrument in a manner corresponding to movements of the wireless remote; physically connecting the wireless remote with the remote controlled surgical instrument such that the wireless remote directly contacts the remote controlled surgical instrument; and using the remote controlled surgical instrument as a handheld instrument to perform a surgical task while the remote controlled surgical instrument is physically connected with the wireless remote.