Retractor for surgical procedures and retractor system

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The patent describes a surgical retractor with a main elongated body that has two segments connected by a flat-form spring. This design allows the segments to move relative to each other along the device's main axis, enabling controlled positioning and flexibility during surgical procedures.

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• Holding open surgical wounds or incisions to improve access during operations
• Assisting in minimally invasive surgeries by keeping tissue out of the way
• Used in various types of surgery (orthopedic, abdominal, etc.) where tissue retraction is needed
• Supporting hands-free working areas for surgeons

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• Enhanced control and flexibility for surgeons due to segment movement
• Improved wound exposure and access to surgical sites
• Reduced need for manual holding, allowing for more efficient procedures
• Potentially less tissue trauma thanks to adaptive movement and force distribution
• Ease of integration into existing surgical practices

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Patent Abstract

Retractor (10) for surgical procedures, comprising an elongated main body (12), at one end (14) of which a wound hook (16) is arranged directly or indirectly, wherein the main body (12) comprises two segments (20, 22) arranged at a distance (24) from one another along a main axis, and a spring element which connects the two segments (20, 22) to one another such that movement of both segments (20, 22) along the main axis in relation to one another is possible, wherein the spring element is a flat spring (26).