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Liver Retractor for Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgeries

Project Overview

This device is to be used for liver retraction during a SILS Nissen fundoplication .

It should retract the left liver lobe of the liver to expose the gastroesophageal junction, allowing for access to the stomach and esophagus. The device needs to be deployed and removed through a 12mm laparoscopic port.

Team Picture

From left to right: Kara Barnhart, Daniel Jonovic, Nick Ladwig, Kevin Hanson
From left to right: Kara Barnhart, Daniel Jonovic, Nick Ladwig, Kevin Hanson

Images

The Nathanson Liver Retractor is the current standard for liver retraction in Nissen Fundoplication.  It cannot be used for SILS procedures since it requires a dedicated port.
The Nathanson Liver Retractor is the current standard for liver retraction in Nissen Fundoplication. It cannot be used for SILS procedures since it requires a dedicated port.
Testing in May 2010 with the biocompatible liver retractor to lift a mock liver constructed to human dimensions and weights.
Testing in May 2010 with the biocompatible liver retractor to lift a mock liver constructed to human dimensions and weights.

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Contact Information

Team Members

  • Kevin Hanson - Team Leader
  • Kara Barnhart - Communicator
  • Nick Ladwig - BSAC
  • Daniel Jonovic - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
  • Jon Gould - Client

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