SprayGel adhesion barrier

HOW DO BARRIERS PREVENT ADHESIONS?
Adhesions are formed after all surgical measures involving laparotomy. But even during laparoscopy, which is a form of minimally invasive surgery, wound surfaces can be formed during certain procedures, such as for example endometriosis or myoma operations. These surfaces can adhere to each other, thus forming adhesions. These adhesions can later cause problems such as pain, adhesion of the uterine tubes (infertility) or of other organs (intestines / ovaries / uterus). They thus have the potential to cause chronic problems and pain requiring tedious treatment measures, and possibly even adhesiolysis, a follow-up surgical procedure to remove these adhesions. The long-term success of many different surgical procedures can be improved by the use of barriers that act as “internal bandages” and prevent adhesions Many of the available mechanical barriers in use today are derived from either industrial materials or animal sources. SprayGel™ is a new barrier substance from Confluent Surgical to prevent postsurgical adhesions. SprayGel, a largely water based tissue friendly material, fills the need for an effective, safe, easy-to-use system for successful postoperative adhesion prevention. SprayGel is a smooth, water based, coating material also known as a hydrogel. This material is formed from two water based polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions that mix at the site of the injury. The solutions are sprayed using an applicator that is designed for minimally invasive surgical instrumentation. SprayGel for Laparascopic SurgerySprayGel is prepared and applied to the surgical site through the SprayGel Laparaoscopic Sprayer through a 5mm trocar. The SprayGel Laparoscopic Sprayer, a single-use, disposable, has a unique venting capability for safety and a flexible tip for greater control. The SprayGel Laparascopic Sprayer is attached to the SprayGel Air Pump, which is a reusable, self-contained air pump. During an operation a surgeon sprays SprayGel onto the internal surfaces most at risk for adhesions. This coats and protects the tissues likely to form adhesions. After the internal wounds are healed, the coating breaks apart and is naturally cleared from the body in the urine. The material is very inert and highly compatible in the body. Since no human or animal based products are used in SprayGel, the potential risk to the patient is reduced
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www.EndoGyn.com