From holding delicate tissue aside to creating a clear path to the surgical site, retractors give surgeons the visibility and access they need to operate safely and precisely.
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A surgery already underway can create a rare opening for ovarian cancer prevention, one that is clinically straightforward but still complicated by counseling, access, insurance, and views on reproductive choice.
Dr. Thomas Imahiyerobo shares the small routines that steady his day, from iced coffee and Hokas to surgical superstitions, time in the OR, and the joy of getting hugs from kids.
