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SURGISPON® Putty: The Next-Gen Haemostatic Agent for Sternotomy Bleeding

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  Controlling bleeding during cardiac surgery especially at the sternotomy site is essential to prevent complications such as infection, wound dehiscence, and excessive blood transfusions. For more than a century, bone wax has been widely used to seal bleeding bone edges. However, its non-absorbable nature often contributes to delayed bone healing, foreign body reactions, and an increased risk of postoperative infections [1,2]. Today, modern surgical practice is evolving and so are the tools. Increasingly, cardiac and thoracic surgeons are replacing bone wax with gelatin sponge powder putty, a biodegradable, versatile, and clinically proven haemostatic agent that provides precise control, promotes bone healing, and significantly reduces postoperative complications. One such advanced solution is  SURGISPON® Putty , a next-generation gelatin sponge powder putty specifically designed to overcome the limitations of traditional bone wax. What Is SURGISPON ®  Putty? SURGISPON® ...
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Optimizing Haemostasis in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Haemostatic Surgical Dressings

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  Cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal surgery, is commonly performed to treat complications from recurrent gallstones. These stones can cause upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and digestive disturbances. Among the surgical approaches available, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has emerged as the gold standard for treating gallbladder diseases such as symptomatic cholelithiasis and chronic cholecystitis [1]. Fig.1:  Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy [1] Since its introduction by French surgeon Philippe Mouret in 1987, LC has become one of the most widely performed minimally invasive procedures globally [2]. Its popularity is attributed to several patient benefits, including reduced postoperative pain, lower morbidity and mortality, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery and better cosmetic outcomes. The Importance of Haemostasis in Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery Despite its minimally invasive nature, LC poses unique technical challenges — especially in managing intraop...
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The Role of Haemostatic Gel Matrix in Reducing Neurosurgical Complications

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  Neurosurgical procedures demand exceptional precision and control, especially when performed in tight anatomical spaces using microscopic or endoscopic techniques. In such confined environments, even minor bleeding can significantly obscure the surgical field, increasing operative complexity and the risk of damaging critical neural structures [1]. Thus, achieving rapid and effective haemostasis is not merely desirable — it is vital to patient safety and surgical success. Why Haemostasis Matters in Neurosurgery Unlike many other surgical specialties, neurosurgery poses distinct challenges due to the proximity of vital neural structures and the potentially devastating consequences of even minor postoperative bleeding. Generalized oozing from the dura mater, spinal nerves, or bony surfaces may be deceptively persistent and difficult to control. Residual blood, even in small amounts, can compress delicate tissues, resulting in complications such as hematomas, infections, or neurologi...
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