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The Elite II Bariatric Surgery Retractor system: a recent addition to the bariatric surgeon's tool chest
1Department of Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas 89102, USA. bfisher@med.unr.edu
Background:
A good surgical retractor is essential for facilitating bariatric surgery. Recently, Thompson Surgical Instruments designed a new system specifically for bariatric surgical procedures.
Methods:
The Elite II Bariatric Retractor system was evaluated in 50 successive bariatric surgical patients. We had the opportunity to modify and improve several major components. We report our experience with this modified retractor system.
Results:
This system proved to be safe, easy to use, durable, and useful in patients of all BMIs, following modifications and improvements to standard parts.
Conclusion:
This new bariatric retractor system is an improvement over prior bariatric retractor systems being used.
