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FLOGEL® Enhancing Gentle Haemostasis in Endometriosis Care

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  Endometriosis is a common, benign, estrogen-dependent condition affecting women of reproductive age. It often presents as ovarian endometriomas and may be associated with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility, or may be discovered incidentally during imaging or surgery.1,2 Surgical treatment options include fenestration with coagulation, laser vaporization, and laparoscopic cystectomy. Among these, cystectomy is generally considered the preferred approach, as it has been shown to reduce recurrence compared with drainage and ablation and is associated with better fertility outcomes.2,3 However, once the cyst is removed, achieving effective haemostasis from the ovarian bed can still be a challenging step in the procedure. Why does the choice of haemostatic method matter in endometrioma surgery? The method used to control bleeding during laparoscopic cystectomy for endometriosis can directly affect ovarian tissue. Choosing an approach that ensures effective haemostasis...
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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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