Gelpi Retractor for Small Field Surgery
A Gelpi self-retaining retractor with pointed tips, used to hold smaller surgical incisions open during orthopedic and general procedures.
The Gelpi retractor is a self-retaining surgical retractor recognisable by its sharp, pointed tips and simple ratcheted handle that locks the blades apart once positioned. It is commonly used in orthopedic and general surgery for smaller to medium sized incisions, where the pointed tips grip the tissue edges and hold them open without needing a surgical assistant to maintain manual retraction throughout the procedure.
This self-retaining design frees up hands during the operation and helps keep exposure steady, which is particularly useful in procedures such as spinal, hip or other orthopedic access where a stable working window matters. Because the tips are sharp, care is taken during placement to avoid unnecessary tissue trauma, and the retractor is positioned by the surgical team according to the needs of the specific case.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, the Gelpi retractor is cleaned and autoclaved between uses and is a common item on orthopedic and general surgery instrument trays in hospitals and surgical centres across the region.
