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SKU: RS-RET-2001
Liver Retractor — Snake Type
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Report damage or a mismatch within 7 days of delivery.
Warranty
12 months against manufacturing defects
A retractor that enters the abdomen straight and then coils. Passed down a standard 5 or 10 mm port in its rigid form, a control at the handle draws the articulated segments into a wide, stable curve that lifts and holds the left lobe of the liver clear of the hiatus.
That matters in fundoplication, sleeve gastrectomy and any upper-GI approach where the liver obscures the field. Because the coil spreads load across a broad contact area rather than a narrow blade edge, it holds the lobe securely without the capsular bruising a rigid retractor tends to leave.
Locks in the deployed shape and releases back to straight for removal through the same port. Stainless steel throughout and fully autoclavable.
- Sizes
- 5 mm / 10 mm
- Material
- Surgical stainless steel
- Action
- Articulating, lockable
- Deployed shape
- Coiled platform
- Reprocessing
- Autoclavable
- Weight
- 0.22 kg
Shipping
Orders placed before 2 PM are dispatched the same working day.
Orders above ₹2,000 ship free. Below that, a flat charge of ₹79 applies. Typical delivery is 5 days across India.
Returns
This product can be returned within 7 days of delivery if it arrives damaged, incorrect or unused in its original packaging.
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Very good, takes a little practice
Dr. Imran Shaikh Verified purchase
First couple of times the deployment felt unfamiliar, but after three or four cases it is quick and intuitive. Holds position reliably once locked.
— General Surgeon, Aurangabad
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Does the job well
Dr. Kavita Menon Verified purchase
Good exposure and stable. Slightly heavier than I expected but that is likely why it stays so rigid once deployed. No complaints on performance.
— Consultant Surgeon, Thiruvananthapuram
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No capsular bruising
Dr. Suresh Pillai
The wide contact area really does spread the load — we have not seen the capsular marking that our old rigid blade used to leave. Locks firmly and releases cleanly for removal.
— Laparoscopic Surgeon, Madurai
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Sturdy and well finished
Dr. Farhan Qureshi
No play in the articulation after several months of regular use and autoclaving. The finish is smooth with no rough edges anywhere on the shaft.
— Laparoscopic Surgeon, Hyderabad
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Excellent liver retraction
Dr. Manish Rawat
Deploys smoothly through a 10 mm port and holds the left lobe without slipping. In sleeve cases the exposure at the hiatus is exactly what you want and it stays put for the whole procedure.
— Surgical Registrar, Dehradun
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Frees up an assistant
Nurse Manager, Lotus Multispecialty Verified purchase
Once it is locked, it holds without anyone maintaining it, which effectively gives us an extra pair of hands on longer upper GI cases. Worth it for that alone.
— OT In-charge, Bengaluru
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Can this be passed through a 5 mm port or does it need 10 mm?
Asked by Dr. Arjun Bhatia · 20 Aug 2026
ABoth sizes are available. The 5 mm version passes through a 5 mm port; the 10 mm gives a wider deployed platform and more lifting capacity. For adult upper-GI work most surgeons prefer the 10 mm.
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Does the articulation lock securely once deployed?
Asked by Dr. Meera Iyer · 01 Aug 2026
AYes — the lock holds the deployed shape under load and will not release until the control is deliberately operated. It returns to straight for removal through the same port.
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Is it compatible with a standard table-mounted holding arm?
Asked by Dr. Priya Ramanathan · 13 Jul 2026
AThe shaft diameter is standard and fits common holding arms. Tell us which arm you use and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
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How is the articulated section cleaned?
Asked by OT Technician, City Care Hospital · 05 Jul 2026
AIt is straightened for cleaning, which opens the segment joints for flushing. Standard enzymatic cleaning followed by autoclaving is sufficient; no disassembly is required.
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Will it damage the liver capsule during a long case?
Asked by Procurement Head, Medicare Group · 12 May 2026
AThe coiled platform spreads load across a broad contact area rather than a narrow blade edge, which is specifically to avoid capsular injury. As with any retractor, periodically releasing and repositioning during very long procedures is good practice.
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