Application of the Alexis Wound Retractor

- The Double Retractor Method and Technique for Holding the Esophagus Hiatus -

Abstract

Surgeons should perform all operations safely and seek to improve surgical procedures. The Alexis device is useful for preventing surgical site infection and maintaining the operative field. We use the Alexis retractor to hold the gastric wall (double retractor method) and esophagus hiatus in order to obtain a good operative field. This report describes one of the applied methods for using the Alexis device.