St. Mark’s Pelvic Retractor

The St. Mark's deep pelvic retractor is the go-to retractor for deep pelvic procedures including hand-assisted or minimally invasive procedures such as abdominal surgery and anterior resection. The hollow Doyen handle reduces weight to make the retractor light as possible. This reduces OR staff fatigue as well as reduces stress on retractor mounting systems such as The Martin's Arm Retractor System. Deep pelvic retractors like these are strong, durable and will not bend during use. They come with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty which covers any manufacturing defects. Suction can be added as well. 

The St. Mark's Retractor was invented by surgeons and staff at St. Mark's Hospital in London.  It is the only hospital in the world that specializes in intestinal and colorectal medicine. This retractor was specifically made to perform deep pelvic and colorectal surgeries. The retractor was manufactured by Down Bros Limited in London before their building was bombed and destroyed in WWII. Original manufacturer versions of this instrument and similar instruments can be found in the Science Museum Group Collection in London, England. The instrument has remained fairly the same over the years, but with more modern manufacturing techniques, we have been able to modify this instrument's angle, add fiber-optics and smoke evacuation tubing. 

Hayden Medical's St. Mark's Retractor with fiber optic light is recommended to be used with Hayden Medical's light cables in 3.5mm or 5mm lengths.  Please specify your light source fitting when ordering cables.

The key takeaways about the St. Mark's retractor are:

• Made with high-quality fiber optics and German steel
• Durability that prevents bending or slippage during use
• Many sizes, depths and tip configurations (see below)
• Can be made with or without fiber-optic light and suction
• Compatible with self-retaining retractor like the Martin's Arm

For questions regarding which light cable will best fit your needs, please call one of our friendly customer support representatives at (661) 296-7200.

240-580 St. Mark's Deep Pelvic Retractor, hollow handle, 5" x 2-1/2" straight with lip
240-581 St. Mark's Deep Pelvic Retractor, hollow handle, 7" x 2-1/2" straight without lip
240-582 St. Mark's Deep Pelvic Retractor, hollow handle, 7" x 2-1/2" straight with lip
240-583 St. Mark's Deep Pelvic Retractor, hollow Handle, 9" x 2-1/2" angled 15° with lip
240-583S St. Mark's Deep Pelvic Retractor, hollow Handle, 9" x 2-1/2" straight with lip
240-584 St. Mark's Deep Pelvic Retractor, hollow Handle, 11" x 2-1/2" angled 15° with lip

With Fiber-Optic

240-580L    Fiber-Optic Retractor, hollow handle, 5" x 2-1/2" straight with lip (universal connection)
240-581L    Fiber-Optic Retractor, hollow handle, 7" x 2-1/2" straight without lip (universal connection)
240-582L    Fiber-Optic Retractor, hollow handle, 7" x 2-1/2" straight with lip (universal connection)
240-583L    Fiber-Optic Retractor, hollow Handle, 9" x 2-1/2" angled 15° with lip (universal connection)
240-583SL Fiber-Optic Retractor, hollow Handle, 9" x 2-1/2" straight with lip (universal connection)
240-584L    Fiber-Optic Retractor, hollow Handle, 11" x 2-1/2" angled 15° with lip (universal connection)