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The tool commonly used to hold open an incision during surgical procedures is called a retractor. Retractors come in various shapes and sizes, allowing surgeons to maintain visibility and access to the surgical site by holding back tissues or organs. Examples include the Richardson retractor and the Kelly retractor. Their design helps facilitate a clear working area while minimizing tissue damage.
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What is the tool used to open the chest cavity?
After the initial incision, the surgeon needs to get through the bony areas. He can use a Sternal Saw (breastbone) or Rib Shears. Afterwards he will need to have Sternal or Rib Retractors to hold the area open.
How is the mcburney incision made for an open procedure?
Mcburney's incision is no longer been used for Appendectomy. For cosmetic reason a transverse bikini line incision is now used for appendectomy
What is a right inguinal oblique incision used for?
Open inguinal herniorrhaphy
What is the technique called when only one large incision is used for a pancreatectomy?
A pancreatectomy can be performed through an open surgery technique, in which case one large incision is made.
What is the instrument used to cut the chest wall?
After the initial incision, the surgeon needs to get through the bony areas. He can use a Sternal Saw (breastbone) or Rib Shears. Afterwards he will need to have Sternal or Rib Retractors to hold the area open.
What surgical methods are used for gastrectomies?
using the traditional open surgery technique, which requires a wide incision to open the abdomen. However, some surgeons use a laparoscopic technique
What is the use of kelly retractor?
Medical Tools Retractors used by surgeons to either actively separate the edges of a surgical incision or wound, or can hold back underlying organs and tissues, so that body parts under the incision may be accessed.
What is hand vice?
it is a tool that is used to hold materials whilst drilling.
What is a hand vice?
it is a tool that is used to hold materials whilst drilling.
What is a tool used to hold water but not good for measuring volume?
people
What purpose does thoracotomy serve?
Thoracotomy, or surgical incision of the chest wall, is used primarily as a diagnostic tool when other procedures have failed to provide adequate diagnostic information.
What do you call the incision in circumcision?
Circumcision always requires an incision as it is a surgical removal of part of the skin of the penis. The type of incision used depends on the surgical technique being used.
