Expandable surgical retractor system for minimal access surgery
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Apr 27, 2006
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Oct 26, 2004
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Oct 26, 2004
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A retractor for surgery includes a retractor body and an elongated and expandable structure attached to the retractor body. The expandable structure, when expanded, has an elongated open interior for the insertion of a portion of a surgical instrument. Drive structure is provided for expanding the expandable structure. A retractor system and method for retracting an incision are also disclosed.
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