Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Cornelius A Thiels

Johnathon M Aho

Kimberly A Holst

Raaj K Ruparel

Phillip G Rowse

Twinkle Kumar Pandian

Nimesh D Naik

Some devices for atraumatic retraction of tissue include a transcatheter deployable mesh hammock that is well-suited for laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgeries. Methods for atraumatic retraction of tissue include wrapping a mesh material around the tissue in a cradle-like fashion. In some embodiments, magnetic coupling of the proximal and distal ends of the mesh material can provide tissue containment and retractor securement to facilitate tissue retraction.

Laparoscopic retractor devices

This document provides systems and methods that can improve the efficacy of tube and needle thoracostomy. For example, this document provides devices and methods for confirming the proper placement of a chest tube or needle within the pleural space to relieve a pneumothorax or tension pneumothoax.

CO2-sensing chest tube and needle thoracostomy devices

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Rochester, MN, United States of America

Cornelius A Thiels