Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Yasargil Retractor Hook ====== {{ ::yasargil_retractor.png?400|}} 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. yasargil_retractor_hook.txt Last modified: 2025/07/11 07:50by administrador