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Various embodiments of a reusable surgical device for retrieving a mass during laparoscopic surgery are shown and described. The surgical device has a wand, a rod attached to the wand near the front by a disengaging connector and extending generally parallel to the wand, and a pouch or bag attached to the wand and rod. A portion of the rod is flexible for bowing out from the wand when the rod is pushed forward. The flexible portion straightens to come close to the wand when the rod is pulled backward. The back of the rod may be slidably connected to the wand. A bag suitable for sterilizing may be attached to the rod and wand for receiving a mass during surgery. When the rod bows out, the bag is opened. When the rod straightens, the bag is closed to form a seal. Methods of using the surgical device include attaching a bag, engaging the disengaging connector, and inserting the device through a laparoscopic sleeve for enclosure, manipulation, and retrieval of the mass. Further steps include, removing the surgical device from the body cavity, disengaging the disengaging connector, removing the bag, disposing of the mass, and sterilizing the rod, wand and/or bag. Alternatively, the wand and rod may each be comprised of two individual coaxial sections, with each section being arranged for disengagable, end-to-end attachment with one another.

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