Yasargil Retractor Hook [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Yasargil Retractor Hook ======

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The '''Yasargil retractor hook''' is a neurosurgical instrument used for gentle and controlled retraction of brain tissue or meninges during intracranial procedures.

=== Technical Features ===
  * Made of surgical-grade stainless steel.
  * Distal end shaped as a blunt or fine hook.
  * Available in various lengths and curvatures to adapt to different anatomical regions and depths.
  * Some models include an eyelet or ring for fixation to a support arm (e.g., Leyla retractor system).

=== Usage ===
Widely used in microsurgical procedures, especially in:
  * Aneurysm clipping
  * Tumor resection
  * AVM surgery
  * Skull base approaches

Its atraumatic design helps minimize tissue damage and allows for precise exposure in narrow surgical corridors.

=== Notes ===
  * Invented by Dr. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in modern microneurosurgery.
  * Often used in combination with self-retaining systems.