摘要 |
<p>A uterine retractor having an elongated insertion rod (98) having at a rear end a ratchet handle (136) which may be rotated. The front end of the insertion rod (98) mounts a retractor finger (16) for rotation substantially perpendicular to the insertion rod (98) in response to rotation of the ratchet handle (136). The retractor finger (16) may be inserted within the uterus, upon the insertion of the insertion rod (98) within the vaginal tract of the patient, with the ratchet handle (136) remaining outside of the patient. Movement of the retractor finger (16) may thus impart movement to the uterus about two axes, allowing placement of the uterus for medical purposes. The insertion rod (98) may mount a transilluminator in the form of a light source adjacent the front end of the insertion rod (98).</p> |