Methods and devices are disclosed to reduce tissue trauma when a physician retracts a
patient's tissues for surgery. In one part, methods and devices are disclosed for controlling …

Methods and devices are disclosed to reduce tissue trauma when a physician retracts a
patient's tissues for surgery. In one part, methods and devices are disclosed for controlling …

Methods and devices are disclosed to reduce the tissue trauma that occurs when a
physician retracts or otherwise deforms a patient's tissues for surgery or other medical …

In a method for retracting an organ inside the body to provide access for treating a tissue, a
retractor having a main envelope which defines a main chamber is positioned in a collapsed …

A method for retracting an organ inside the body in the course of treating adjacent tissue. An
inflatable retractor is provided. The inflatable retractor includes a flexible wall which may be …

The present invention provides a contact surface between the blade of a surgical retractor
and an underlying tissue that directly reduces the injury of the tissue caused by the …

Apparatus for retracting an organ to gain access to treat a tissue. The apparatus has a main
envelope, a second envelope, a first inflation device and a second inflation device. The main …

Methods and devices are provided for allowing a surgical instrument to be supported by a
surgical support system con? gured to controllably guide the instrument to a desired posi …

The present invention is directed to a radially expansive device for providing access into a
patient's body, kits that contain the radially expansive device, as well as methods for …

Methods and devices for retracting tissue in a surgical procedure to allow access to the
surgical site. Retractor systems and methods that comprise a retractor frame comprising …