For wide, steady exposure during laparotomy and other major abdominal surgeries, a self-retaining abdominal retractor is used. With lateral blades that may be adjusted and optional center blades for personalized tissue retraction, this device has a maximum opening of 8 1/2 inches. Because it is made of surgical-grade stainless steel, it is long-lasting, resistant to corrosion, and completely compatible with standard sterilizing techniques.