various embodiments of a reusable surgical device for retrieving a mass during laparoscopic surgery are shown and described . the surgical device has a wand , a rod attached to the wand near the front by a disengaging connector and extending generally parallel to the wand , and a pouch or bag attached to the wand and rod . a portion of the rod is flexible for bowing out from the wand when the rod is pushed forward . the flexible portion straightens to come close to the wand when the rod is pulled backward . the back of the rod may be slidably connected to the wand . a bag suitable for sterilizing may be attached to the rod and wand for receiving a mass during surgery . when the rod bows out , the bag is opened . when the rod straightens , the bag is closed to form a seal . methods of using the surgical device include attaching a bag , engaging the disengaging connector , and inserting the device through a laparoscopic sleeve for enclosure , manipulation , and retrieval of the mass . further steps include , removing the surgical device from the body cavity , disengaging the disengaging connector , removing the bag , disposing of the mass , and sterilizing the rod , wand and / or bag . alternatively , the wand and rod may each be comprised of two individual coaxial sections , with each section being arranged for disengagable , end - to - end attachment with one another .