| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to surgical retractors having improved blades for use on the retractor and devices for stabilizing a predetermined area fo the body during a surgical procedure, more particularly to surgical retractors and stabilizing devices used in connection with minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting surgical procedures, and more specifically to surgical retractors and stabilizing devices especially configured for use witheach other for such surgical procedures wherein the retractor includes a plurality of grooves on the bottom surface thereof and a plurality of blades having a member that is releasably received in the grooves and which also allows for the pivotal movement of the blades relative to the arms of the retractor and further including nesting blades having a third section which is generally linear and second sections which are preferably curved about 180 degrees to allow for the simplified insertion of the blades into the chest incision and the providing for the secure and stable positioning of the retractor relative to the chest of the patient. |
