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Michael Co^1,2, Ava Kwong^3,4

¹Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. mcth@hotmail.co.uk.

|July 29, 2016

Summary

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A novel self-retained retractor system offers a simple, effective alternative for mastectomy, providing constant skin flap tension without assistant reliance. This technique maintains comparable outcomes while potentially reducing costs.

Keywords:

Mastectomy Retractor Surgical technique

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Surgical Oncology
Medical Devices

Background:

Mastectomy is a common breast cancer treatment.
Current techniques rely on assistant-held retractors for skin flap dissection.
Assistant dependence can impact surgical consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel self-retained retractor system for mastectomy.
To assess the system's effectiveness in providing consistent skin flap retraction.
To compare outcomes with traditional retraction methods.

Main Methods:

Description of a new self-retained retractor system with a specialized ring and elastic stay hooks.
Implementation of the technique in a breast center since 2008.
Evaluation of skin flap necrosis rates and dissection time.

Main Results:

The novel system provides adequate and constant skin flap tension.
Skin flap necrosis rates and dissection times are comparable to existing methods.
The retractor ring costs under $200 USD, and disposable hooks cost approximately $50 USD.

Conclusions:

The self-retained retractor system is a simple, versatile, and effective technique for mastectomy.
It offers a viable alternative to traditional assistant-dependent retraction.
Potential cost-effectiveness and consistent retraction are key advantages.