In general abdominal retractors are used to actively separate the edges of a surgical incision in the abdomen. Abdominal retractorsare self retaining; they hold back underlying organs and tissues.
Balfour Abdominal RetractorBalfour Self Retaining Abdominal Retractor 7″”(18cm) Spread with Fenestrated Side Blades 2 1/2″”(6.7cm) Deep and Solid Cent..