Retractors

Unveiling Surgical Excellence: Retractors by Surgivalley.

Surgical retractors keep incisions or wounds open, providing surgeons with better visibility and access to underlying organs and tissues. Available in various shapes and sizes, illuminated retractors enhance maneuverability in deep or minimally-opened cavities, improving visibility during surgery.

THE APPLICATIONS OF SURGICAL RETRACTORS

The retractor blades used in surgical procedures are not all interchangeable, and selecting the proper retractor blade is crucial. There are two main types of retractors:

Manual hand retractors are handled by the assistant, the robot, or the surgeon throughout the operation.
Self-contained Retractors are self-contained (stay open on their own) and have a ratchet, screw, or other clamp types to hold the tissue in place. This enables the surgeon to work with both hands.

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GELPI RETRACTOR

When it comes to spinal surgery, it’s important to understand that surgeons can approach the spine in different ways, and this choice affects the type of instruments they will use. If you’ve ever experienced severe back pain and sought relief, you’re likely already familiar with these options.

There are three main approaches to spinal surgery:

Anterior: In this approach, the surgeon reaches the spine from the front of the body.
Lateral: This involves accessing the spine from the side of the body.
Posterior: Here, the surgeon approaches the spine from the back.

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The third approach is the lateral approach, which is also known for using minimally invasive tools. This technique not only helps relieve leg or back pain but is also effective in treating degenerative disc disease. One of its key advantages is that it avoids disturbing the major back muscles by accessing the spine from the patient’s side.

In contrast, traditional methods require an incision in the back, where the spine’s muscles are split apart. This conventional approach typically leads to a longer recovery time.

With the lateral approach, surgeons make a small incision along the side of the spine to remove the damaged joint and disc. They then replace them with a bone graft made from the patient’s own bone. This method promotes faster bone fusion compared to traditional techniques.

Due to its effectiveness and quicker recovery time, the use of minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion is becoming increasingly popular.