====== 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.