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Surgi-ORC® in Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Advancing Surgical Outcomes

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  A chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a slow collection of blood and blood degradation products between the layers covering the brain.1,2 It often happens after a minor head injury, typically represents in adults. Over time, the pressure from this blood can affect the brain, leading to symptoms like headaches, confusion, or weakness. The image below shows where this type of bleeding can occur.1 Press enter or click to view image in full size Figure 1: Different Forms of Subdural Hematoma1 What Makes cSDH Surgery Challenging? cSDH is primarily treated with surgical evacuation using techniques such as burr holes, craniostomy, or mini craniotomy with or without membranotomy and standard hemicraniectomy. However, symptomatic recurrence remains a major challenge. Persistent micro bleeding drives this issue, leading to the following concerns:2–5 Recurrence due to fragile neomembrane bleeding Higher risk in multilayered cSDH (laminar, separated, gradation types) Patients often trapped ...
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From Hemostasis to Healing: SURGISPON® in Gynecological Procedures

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  From Hemostasis to Healing: SURGISPON® in Gynecological Procedures Gynecological surgery includes a wide range of procedures involving the female reproductive system. These include treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, abnormal uterine bleeding, gynecological cancers, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and fertility-related interventions.1 While these surgeries are frequently performed, they come with potential complications like infections, bleeding, damage to organs and scarring.1,2 Bleeding is a common challenge in pelvic surgery because these organs have a rich blood supply. If not controlled, it can make it harder to see clearly and may increase the risk of complications. To meet this challenge, a range of haemostatic agents have been developed. Among them, gelatin sponge-based agents such as SURGISPON® absorbable haemostatic sponge are widely used due to their ease of use, biocompatibility and effectiveness in achieving haemostasis, ther...
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The Role of Surgi-ORC® in Cardiac Surgery

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  Cardiac surgery is a type of surgery performed on the heart and its associated blood vessels, involving delicate, highly vascular structures that require precise surgical care.1 Despite continuous advancements in surgical techniques, achieving effective haemostasis remains a critical challenge.2 Bleeding particularly diffuse oozing from soft tissues, sternal bone marrow, and surgical sites can increase the risk of complications. This challenge is even more pronounced in patients with comorbidities or those receiving antiplatelet therapy.2 Therefore, effective bleeding control is essential for safe outcomes. Why is effective haemostasis so important in cardiac surgery? Inadequate control of bleeding during cardiac surgery can lead to several complications, including:3,4 Increased blood loss Higher transfusion needs Longer surgery and ICU stay Risk of reoperation due to excessive bleeding Complications such as tamponade or wound infection Impaired wound healing, seromas and sternal...
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