Retractor support with adjustable retractor blades
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1. A retractor apparatus for use in conducting a surgical operation through an incision made in a patient, the retractor apparatus comprising:
- a retractor support; and
a plurality of surgical retractors mounted to the retractor support such that at least two of the surgical retractors are facing each other, wherein at least one surgical retractor comprises;
a threaded rod mounted to the retractor support;
a retractor blade mounted to the threaded rod; and
an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the threaded rod radially with respect to the retractor support, wherein the adjusting mechanism includes an engagement portion having an aperture that is capable of receiving the threaded rod, wherein the aperture has a threaded surface section and a smooth surface section.
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Abstract
A retractor apparatus for use in conducting a surgical operation through an incision in a patient. The retractor includes a retractor support, a plurality of surgical retractors, and a stretchable sleeve. The surgical retractors are mounted to the retractor support such that at least two of the surgical retractors are facing each other. The stretchable sleeve encircles the surgical retractors to form a continuous surface around the surgical retractors for engagement of tissue.
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32 Claims
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1. A retractor apparatus for use in conducting a surgical operation through an incision made in a patient, the retractor apparatus comprising:
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a retractor support; and a plurality of surgical retractors mounted to the retractor support such that at least two of the surgical retractors are facing each other, wherein at least one surgical retractor comprises; a threaded rod mounted to the retractor support; a retractor blade mounted to the threaded rod; and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the threaded rod radially with respect to the retractor support, wherein the adjusting mechanism includes an engagement portion having an aperture that is capable of receiving the threaded rod, wherein the aperture has a threaded surface section and a smooth surface section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23)
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14. A retractor apparatus for use in conducting surgical operations through an incision in a patient, the retractor apparatus comprising:
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a retractor support; a first pair of surgical retractors mounted to the retractor support for radial movement within the retractor support, wherein the first pair of surgical retractors each comprise; a first threaded rod mounted to the retractor support; and a first retractor blade mounted to the first threaded rod; and a second pair of surgical retractors mounted to the retractor support for radial movement within the retractor support, wherein the second pair of surgical retractors each comprise; a second threaded rod mounted to the retractor support; and a second retractor blade pivotally mounted to the second threaded rod so that the second retractor blades are pivotable side to side with respect to the second threaded rod to which the second retractor blade is mounted, wherein pivoting the second retractor blades permits the second retractor blades to nest between the first retractor blades when the first and second retractor blades are radially moved toward a central axis of the retractor support and thereby reduces a profile of the first and second retractor blades when the first and second retractor blades are in a nested position. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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24. A retractor apparatus for use in conducting surgical operations through an incision in a patient, the retractor apparatus comprising:
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a retractor support; and a plurality of surgical retractors mounted to the retractor support, at least one surgical retractor comprising; a threaded rod mounted to the retractor support, wherein the threaded rod has a first end and a second end; a retractor blade mounted to the first end of the threaded rod, wherein the retractor blade is pivotable with respect to the threaded rod to adjust a pitch of the retractor blade; and a pitch control mechanism for adjusting the pitch of the retractor blade, wherein the control mechanism includes a handle mounted with respect to the threaded rod proximate to the second end of the threaded rod, and wherein the handle permits the pitch of the retractor blade to be adjusted. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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