Clip for organ retraction during minimally invasive surgery

A clip for organ retraction or organ exposure during minimal invasive surgery wherein the clip comprises a body made of a biocompatible material wherein the body comprises at least two generally opposing first and second segments that form a jaw;

• wherein the two segments each comprise distal and proximal ends wherein the proximal ends may be directly connected or connected through one or more segments within the body of the clip and wherein the clip defines at least four configurations;
• wherein the at least four configurations comprise a resting configuration, an open configuration, a grabbing configuration, and a sliding configuration;
• wherein the distal end of the first segment comprises a single branch and the distal end of the second segment comprises two branches that form a U-shape;
• and wherein in the grabbing configuration of the clip the branch of the first segment fits in the U-shape formed by the two branches of the second segment thereby allowing the two segments to cross.