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The Role of Gelatin Sponge in Third Molar Surgery

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  Third molar surgery (wisdom tooth extraction) is a common dental procedure to remove impacted or problematic third molars. Reasons for extraction:1–2 Impaction:  Lack of space can prevent proper eruption, causing pain, infection, or damage to nearby teeth. Infection and Disease:  Conditions like pericoronitis or dental caries may require removal. Preventive Measures:  Sometimes extracted prophylactically to avoid future complications, especially in younger patients. What is Surgi-ORC®? Surgi-ORC®  is a natural, plant-based absorbable haemostat made from oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). It is designed to fix the shortcomings of traditional ORC materials and is biocompatible, fast-acting, bactericidal, easily cut, flexible, suturable, and usable dry around bleeding sites. What complications can occur after third molar extraction? Complications range from mild pain and swelling to serious conditions such as nerve injury, mandibular fracture and life-threaten...
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Surgi-ORC®: Real-World Solutions for Safer ENT Procedures

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  The ear, nose and throat (ENT) area is delicate and richly supplied with blood vessels and nerves, making even minor surgeries prone to bleeding and complications. Procedures such as posterior turbinectomy, medial maxillectomy, nasal neurotomy, gland excisions, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and endoscopic sinus surgery carry particularly high bleeding risks.1–4 Traditional hemostatic methods, such as electrocautery, are commonly used in otolaryngology (ENT) but carry several risks2: Risk of burns from improper placement Conductive pathways created by blood or sweat, increasing burn risk Pressure injuries and skin folds from incorrect patient positioning Inconsistent results in tight or anatomically complex spaces These limitations highlight the need for safer and more adaptable topical haemostats. To address this, Surgi-ORC®, offers a safe and cost-effective solution for achieving reliable haemostasis during otorhinolaryngological surgeries. What is Surgi-ORC®? Surgi-ORC®  i...
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Haemostatic Matrix: A Smarter Way to Manage Bleeding in Laminotomy Surgery

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  Laminotomy or laminectomy is a spinal decompress procedure used to relieve pressure on the spinal canal caused by conditions such as degenerative stenosis, fractures, tumors, abscesses or deformities.1–2 This pressure can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness. Press enter or click to view image in full size Fig.1: A) Normal posterior vertebral arch Anatomy B) Hemilaminectomy C) Laminectomy1 The spine surgical risks include:1–2 Bleeding Leakage of spinal fluid Nerve injury Wound infection Return of back pain in the futureThese procedures effectively treat spinal stenosis with few complications, but its small incision can make bleeding control challenging, which may increase the risk of epidural or spinal cord issues. ³ Why is bleeding control so important during this surgery? Bleeding control is crucial in this procedure because even a small amount of bleeding can: Press enter or click to view image in full size Ensuring fast, effective haemostasis is important to achieving good sur...
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