Surgical retractor system

A cheek retractor system comprising:

• a cannula having threads disposed on at least a portion of the cannula;
• a retractor member having an opening therethrough for receiving the cannula;
• and
• an engaging member associated with the retractor member, the engaging member rotatably engaging the cannula.

A system for retracting tissue, the system comprising:

• a cannula having an axial length, at least a portion of the cannula having external circumferential threads;
• a retractor member having an opening configured to receive the cannula therethrough and an engaging member associated with and protruding at least partially into the opening for engaging the threads on the cannula, the retractor member adjustable along the axial length of the cannula;
• and
• a handle configured to releasably secure the cannula to the handle.

A method of retracting tissue for a surgical procedure, the method comprising:

• providing a cannula having a distal end and a proximal end;
• providing a retractor member having an opening therethrough for receiving the cannula, the retractor member having an engaging member for engaging the cannula;
• inserting the cannula through a first bodily opening;
• inserting the retractor member through a second bodily opening;
• guiding the distal end cannula into the opening of the retractor;
• rotating the cannula or the retractor member to engage the retractor member and the cannula,
• whereby the tissue may be adjustably withdrawn from the distal end of the cannula.

A retractor kit comprising:

• a cannula having external threads on at least a portion thereof;
• a retractor member having an opening configured and adapted to receive the cannula, the retractor having an engaging member that is engageable with the external threads of the cannula;
• a handle having a grasping portion and a handle lock assembly for holding the cannula;
• wherein rotation of the tubular member or the retractor member rotatably engages the retractor member with the tubular member.