Procedures where a retractor may be of use include:

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Fistula repair

Sphincteroplasty

Haemorrhoidal surgery

Perineal proctectomy

Prolapse repairs

Panproctocolectomy

Ileal Pouch –anal anastomosis

Hirschsprung's procedure

Prolapse repairs

Urethral diverticulum

Fistula repairs

Reconstructive pelvic surgery

Vaginal hysterectomy

Cystectomy

Episiotomy repairs

Temporal artery biopsy

Hand surgery

Tympanomastoid surgery

Neck dissection

Mastectomy

Orbital surgery

Thyroidectomy

Abdominal Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Spinal Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Dental Surgery

Brain Surgery

Thyroid Surgery