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Instrument name: Adson Dissector
Alternate name: Adson Hook, Adson Dissector, Dura Hook
Instrument category: Retractors
Used for: Gentle dissecting and elevating tissue
Specialty commonly used in: Neurosurgery
Instrument name: Cerebellar Retractor
Alternate name: Anderson Adson
Used for: Provide exposure to surgical site. Is self-retaining.
Specialty commonly used in: Orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgery
Instrument name: Gelpi Retractor
Alternate name: Zelpi, Gelpi perineal
Used for: Provide exposure to surgical site and is self-retaining
Instrument name: Malleable Retractor
Alternate name: Brain retractor, ribbon retractor, spatula
Used for: Holding back abdominal contents and provide exposure to surgical site while being able to shape retractor to patient’s anatomy
Specialty commonly used in: General and gynecologic surgery
Instrument name: Penfield Dissector
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Instrument name: Tubular Retractor
Alternate name: Tube retractor
Used for: Holding back tissue and providing exposure to surgical site during minimally invasive surgery
Specialty commonly used in: Orthopedic or spine surgery
Instrument name: Woodson Dissector
Alternate name: Woodson Carver, Woodson Plastic-Filling, Woodson Spatula