What is Weitlaner Retractor? Weitlaner Retractor is named after the Austrian surgeon Franz Weitlaner (1872-1944). He invented this self-retaining retractor as he usually had to get on with surgical procedures without assistance. The instrument is shaped like scissors with downward pointing prongs at the tip, with either sharp or blunt
What is Hegar Uterine Dilator? It is a round curved instrument either single-ended or double-ended especially designed for uterine (uterus=female reproductive organ) assessment. It is one of the most popular gadgets used in Gynae and Obs. What is its function? The dilator is used for assessing the length and planes
What is Zanger Abdominal Aorta Clamp? It is designed the same way as debakey abdominal aorta clamp i.e. spoon shaped tip with flat jaws having serrations but with the addition of curved shanks. Shank is basically the part of the instrument which connects shaft to the nib or blade. What
What is Debakey Abdominal Aorta Clamp? This clamp has been named after the renowned American cardiologist Micheal E.Debakey.It is a flexible instrument having spoon shaped flat jaws which makes sure non-traumatic clamping during surgical procedures. What is its function? As the name suggest it is used in clamping (occluding) larger
What is Bailey Rib Approximator? Also known as bailey rib contractor is a ratcheted bar with two inward facing, rounded claws having sharp teeth. The ratchet bar ensures unidirectional motion i.e. opposes unwanted motion in opposite direction. Surgical procedure: Bailey rib approximator is used in thoracotomy procedures. Thoracotomy (thoraco: thorax,