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Self-Retaining Retractor Widox® for Thyroid Surgeries: Technical Note.

Davide Inversini¹, Francesco Frattini¹, Matteo Annoni¹

¹Circolo Hospital in Varese, Insubria University, Varese, Italy.

Surgical Technology International

|December 19, 2015

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The WIDOX® retractor offers atraumatic, self-retaining exposure during thyroidectomy, simplifying surgical dissection. This single-use device enhances visualization of critical structures, improving the surgical field.

Area of Science:

Surgical Innovation
Medical Devices
Thyroid Surgery

Background:

Thyroidectomy requires precise exposure of vital anatomical structures.
Manual retractors necessitate assistant support, potentially complicating dissection.
Need for improved retraction systems in thyroid surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility of the WIDOX® self-retaining retractor in thyroidectomy.
To assess the device's impact on surgical field exposure and ease of use.
To determine if WIDOX® facilitates dissection and accommodates other surgical tools.

Main Methods:

Prospective use of the WIDOX® retractor in 50 thyroidectomy patients.
Assessment of the retractor's design, handling, and effectiveness.

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Observation of compatibility with energy-based devices and neuromonitoring.

Main Results:

The WIDOX® retractor provided effective and atraumatic retraction.
The device simplified exposure of vascular, nerve, and glandular structures.
It proved adaptable, practical, and did not impede energy devices or neuromonitoring.

Conclusions:

WIDOX® is a simple, practical, self-retaining retractor for thyroidectomy.
It enhances surgical field exposure, aiding meticulous dissection.
The device offers a viable alternative to manual retractors in thyroid surgery.