Yasargil Retractor Hook

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

• 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).

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.

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