The present invention provides a retraction device for retraction of an organ within the abdominal cavity, comprising: a. at least one first anchoring means reversibly attached to a first anchoring point within said abdominal cavity b. at least one second anchoring means reversibly attached to a second anchoring point within said abdominal cavity and, c. at least one supporting member, defining a predetermined geometrical structure, interconnecting said first anchoring means and said second anchoring means, at least partially support said organ wherein said at least one supporting member is characterized by a substantially rigid structure, such that said at least one supporting member is substantially not deformed in any direction outside the plane defining said supporting member when a mechanical force is applied, by said organ, on said rigid structure of said supporting member when said organ is retracted via said retraction device.
