20080269564 | Surgical retractor system and method - The present invention provides a system and method of retracting tissue during medical procedures. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a blade portion for retracting tissue and a shaft portion coupled thereto. In one embodiment, the shaft portion of the surgical retractor is adapted to engage at least one retaining member. The retaining member may have one or more channels through which the shaft portion may be slidably inserted. In one embodiment, the retaining member provides one or more securing members for receiving at least one elastic member. | 10-30-2008 |