Allison Lung Retractor Archives

The Allison Lung Retractor is a specialized thoracic surgery instrument designed for the gentle yet effective retraction of lung tissue during open-chest procedures such as lobectomy, pneumonectomy, or esophageal surgery. Its broad, smooth, and often curved blade is shaped to conform to the lung’s surface, allowing for atraumatic displacement to expose the mediastinum, hilum, or other deep thoracic structures. This instrument is crucial for maintaining a clear surgical field, protecting the delicate lung parenchyma from injury, and providing the surgeon with optimal access to critical anatomy within the chest cavity.

Key Features:

Broad, smooth, curved blade for atraumatic retraction of lung tissue.
Designed to expose the mediastinum and hilar structures during thoracic surgery.
Helps protect the lung parenchyma from iatrogenic injury during retraction.
Essential for procedures like lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and esophageal resection.
Provides stable, hands-free retraction when used with a holding apparatus.
A fundamental tool for cardiothoracic and general thoracic surgeons.