LIVAC RETRACTOR SYSTEM
Reduce Harm & Improve Patient Experience
The LiVac is the only device able to gently lift solid organs from above. We achieve this gently using suction.
Enabling the Advancement of Surgical Technology with LiVac
Bariatric Surgery
Minimize trauma to the patient and liver without an epigastric incision and scar
Robotic Surgery
The LiVac Retractor is placed outside the surgical field, simplifies robotic surgery and will not interfere with robot arms.
Revisional Surgery
The LiVac Retractor is ideal for dissecting adhesions. The LiVac can be positioned before dissection and will reduce surgery time.
LiVac Retractor System – How it works
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The LiVac Retractor
LiVac Retractor Advantages
The LiVac® Retractor System is a single-use soft silicone device that attaches to regulated suction to create a vacuum that joins the liver and diaphragm.
Unlike most other surgical retractors, LiVac® does not require a dedicated surgical incision for insertion and placement. The LiVac Retractor is inserted through an existing laparoscopic port site incision and is placed between the organ and diaphragm.
One Less Incision
The device is inserted via an existing port incision, minimizing patient trauma.
Minimize Patient Trauma
The LiVac Retractor gently lifts organs using suction, resulting in one less incision and improving patient recovery.
Simpler Surgeries
- Easy to re-position
- Simplifies robotic procedures
- Does not interfere with robot arms
- Reduces procedure time
- Supports all surgery techniques
No Liver Congestion
No Assistant Required
Eliminates need for hand-held retractors in some procedures, freeing up the surgical assistant to concentrate on other critical surgical needs
Satisfied Patients
- Reduced post-op pain
- Reduced scarring
- Reduced pain medication
- Reduced trauma
Reduce Hospital Costs
- Improves patient outcomes
- Reduces procedure time
- Reduces post-op pain and opioid pain medication
- Reduces patient length of stay
Featured Case Studies
Bariatric Laparoscopic
– Gastric Sleeve
In this case, the LiVac® System was chosen over metal retractors due to surgical advantages. Unlike metal retractors, LiVac does not require a dedicated surgical incision for insertion and placement.
Robotic Single Incision
– Sleeve Gastrectomy
The LiVac® Retractor System includes a soft and flexible silicone ring that uses suction to create a vacuum for gentle solid organ retraction. The LiVac was inserted alongside the Sils small port, enabling single-incision, minimally invasive surgery.
Revisional Robotic Case
– Sleeve Gastrectomy & Hiatal Hernia Repair
The LiVac® Retractor System is the only device that retracts from above. This allows for the left lobe of the liver to be retracted prior to adhesion removal in revisional cases.