title: The microretinal retractor.
abstract: A retractor was developed for the scleral buckling portion of a vitrectomy under the operating microscope. The right-angled handle reduces hand fatigue and keeps the assistant's hand away from the operative field. The nonslotted blade prevents tissue prolapse into the operative field.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012591:Scleral Buckling / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*