Laparoscopic fan retractor
A laparoscopic retractor whose distal tip deploys several fan-shaped blades when a proximal dial is turned (or, in the paddle variant, an inflatable cushion), providing a wide, soft contact surface.
How it is used
Used to steadily retract the liver, stomach or bowel loops during upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery, spreading pressure over a wide surface to reduce tissue trauma.
Clinical tip
Watch the blades closely while closing the fan, since an organ trapped between them during retraction or removal can be injured.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-02.
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