Retracting & Exposing Instruments (cont.)

A malleable or ribbon retractor (manual) is used to retract deep wounds. May be bent to various shapes.

Picture of a malleable or ribbon retractor.
malleable or ribbon retractor

A Weitlaner retractor (self-retaining) is used to retract shallow incisions.

Picture of a Weitlaner retractor.
Weitlaner retractor

A Gelpi retractor (self-retaining) is used to retract shallow incisions.

Picture of a Gelpi retractor.
Gelpi retractor

A Balfour with bladder blade (self-retaining) is used to retract wound edges during deep abdominal procedures.

Picture of a balfour.
Balfour