An internal retractor has a clamp, a retractor hook and a universal joint therebetween. The internal retractor has a transverse dimension insertable through a cannula, and a longitudinal dimension deployable to retract user selectable organs. The internal retractor may be elongable. The internal retractor clamp may be closed in its rest position. The internal retractor clamp may be atraumatic. The internal retractor hook may be traumatic.