Variable length laparoscopic retractor and associated method of

Details Variable length laparoscopic retractor and associated method of Variable length laparoscopic retractor and associated method of

1992-06-02

1994-01-25

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 17, 606198, A61B 1702, A61B 132

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active

052807827

ABSTRACT:
A laparoscopic retractor device comprising an elongate rigid frame member insertable through a laparoscopic trocar sleeve into a patient's body, a rigid retractor member pivotably attached to a distal end of the frame member, and one or more components on the retractor member for enabling modification of an effective length or width of the retractor member. A variable length retractor member may have modular extension elements or a telescoping insert.

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