S-shaped Retractor (Deep Abdomen)

S-shaped Retractor (Deep Abdomen): What Is It?

• Designed with an S-shaped curve to retract deep abdominal tissues and organs, creating clear access to target areas in complex abdominal surgeries.
• Balances deep exposure with gentle tissue handling, critical for protecting vital structures in confined spaces.

Applications of S-shaped Retractor (Deep Abdomen)

1. Abdominal Tumor Resections
   • Retracts bowel and mesentery during colorectal or pancreatic cancer surgery → exposes tumor margins.
   • Maintains organ position to avoid accidental damage during resection.
2. Gastrointestinal Surgery
   • Spreads tissues in gastric bypass or intestinal anastomosis → improves visualization of suturing sites.
   • S-curve fits around stomach/intestines → reduces organ compression.
3. Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Procedures
   • Retracts liver or gallbladder to access bile ducts or pancreas → essential for cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatitis surgeries.
   • Deep reach supports complex dissections in the porta hepatis.
4. Trauma & Emergency Abdominal Surgery
   • Exposes bleeding vessels or damaged organs in blunt/penetrating abdominal trauma → speeds up critical repairs.
   • Stable retraction helps control hemorrhage during emergency hemostasis.