You are setting up for an open abdominal hysterectomy. You know that once the surgeon enters the peritoneum, he/she will want to have a self-retaining retractor to expose the abdominal/pelvic cavity. Which instrument do you need to make sure you have?

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The O'Sullivan-O'Connor retractor is a self-retaining retractor commonly used in abdominal surgeries, including hysterectomies.

You Are Setting Up for an Open Abdominal Hysterectomy