An organ retention device and system, and use of the same for laparoscopicsurgery isprovided. The organ retention device includes a biologically compatibleflexible barrierconfigured to restrain one or more organs. First and second anchor stringsextend fromfirst and second connection regions of the flexible barrier respectively andhave a firstand a second loop distal from the flexible barrier. At least one expansionelement isconfigured to expand the flexible barrier generally perpendicularly to an axisbetween thefirst connection region and the second connection region when the first loopand thesecond loop are held apart in tension. A retraction device is also providedhaving a sharpdistal end configured to enter an abdominal cavity by puncturing the abdominalwall, anda hook proximate to the sharp distal end configured to catch and retract oneof the loops.
