RETRACTOR FOR VASCULARY SURGERY, AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

Vascular retractor assemblies and methods for retracting and maintaining a subcutaneous working space at a surgical site are disclosed, the assemblies including an external frame, a retractor pad assembly including a retractor pad configured and dimensioned to contact a surface of the surgical site, an adjustment mechanism and at least one port provided in the lower surface of the retractor pad. The at least one port is preferably in fluid communication with communication with the surface of the surgical site. In one embodiment, the at least one port is in fluid communication with a source of medical adhesive for adhering or creating a bond between the surface of the surgical site to the retractor pad. In another embodiment, the at least one port is in fluid communication with a source of vacuum for selectively adhering or creating a bond between the surface of the surgical site to the retractor pad.