Retractor bought after charity day

Gosford Hospital has purchased a Bookwalter Retractor with funds raised from a Charity Bowling Day held in June.

After the loss of Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club member Ron Pursehouse to prostate cancer a number of years ago, his club mates have held an annual charity day in his honour.

Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club and Everglades Country Club joined Umina this year and were able to raise an impressive total sum of $7600.

The Bookwalter retractor is the most comprehensively designed surgical retractor available today and, according to Gosford Hospital's urologist Dr Rupert Guyang, the equipment provides improved access and visibility of the prostate.

It can also be used in many abdominal and chest operations such as prostate surgery, gall bladder, appendectomy and hernia repair.

Email, 19 Dec 2011 Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast