RI-000037 Specialised surgical tools called Malleable & Very Sof Abdominal Spatulas retractors are frequently used in plastic surgery procedures, notably in operations on the face and neck. They bear the names Robert Parker and Robert Mott, two surgeons. Malleable & Very Sof Abdominal Spatulas retractors are made to help with tissue retraction and exposure, giving surgeons the best possible access and visibility of the operative site. Two curved blades or prongs plus a handle are the standard components of these retractors. In order to mimic the curves of the surgical area, the blades are typically narrow and somewhat curved.