Patent ID: 7503894
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of illuminating a surgical cavity, the cavity including a first portion and a second portion, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of retractors each having a first portion including a lustrous surface and a second portion including a lackluster surface, wherein each said retractor comprises a curved body, said retractor including a recess, said retractor further comprising: inserting the first portion of each retractor into the surgical cavity; expanding the cavity with the retractors; transmitting light into the cavity via a light emitting portion of at least one of the retractors; focusing a first amount of light into the first portion of the cavity via the light emitting portion; and dispersing a second amount of light into the second portion of the cavity via the substantially lustrous surfaces of the retractors, wherein said light emitting portion of said retractor comprises a light conduit, said light conduit including a projection releasably engaged with said recess of said retractor, whereby said light conduit is releasably coupled to said retractor.