Gelpi retractor
A self-retaining retractor with two sharp, curved prongs and a ratchet mechanism that holds them apart once set.
How it is used
Used to hold an incision open without an assistant having to hold it, commonly used in orthopedic, spine and gynecologic surgery.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-02.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.