--- title: First clinical study evaluating the use of PuraBond for the reduction of post-op haemorrhage and post-op complications in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) description: First clinical study evaluating the use of PuraBond for the reduction of post-op haemorrhage and post-op complications in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) image: https://news.3dmatrix.com/hubfs/Robotic%20Surgery2.png --- ![](https://news.3dmatrix.com/hubfs/Robotic%20Surgery2.png) # First clinical study evaluating the use of PuraBond for the reduction of post-op haemorrhage and post-op complications in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Published by [ 3-D Matrix ](https://news.3dmatrix.com/author/3-d-matrix) on Oct 25, 2022 9:02:43 AM The use of Transoral Robotic surgery (TORS) is increasingly growing in Head and Neck and in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. TORS constitutes a viable treatment option, enabling access to difficult-to-reach cancers. However, the technique also brings some risks, including post-operative haemorrhage (incidence rate 4.1%-9.8%). In the publication *“[Evaluating the role of the self-assembling topical haemostat PuraBond in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer: A case series](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36045860/)”* (Ann Med Surg, 2022) by Dr Mriganka De *et al.*, the investigators evaluated the potential benefits of the use of [PuraBond](https://3dmatrix.com/products/purabond/) in 12 patients undergoing TORS surgery for Human Papilloma Virus (HVP) positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. After the completion of the resection and adequate haemostasis was achieved, 3 ml of PuraBond was applied to the surgical bed of the TORS resection site. The outcome measures included post-operative haemorrhage rates and post-operative complications and requirements. The results were as follows (% patients): - Primary haemorrhage (within 24h): 0% - Secondary haemorrhage (within 30 days): 0% - Requirement of feeding tube: 0% - Requirement of tracheostomy: 0% - Average length of hospital stay (days): 2.87 - Hospital readmission: 0% - Swallowing outcomes: 100% resumed an oral diet on day 1 post-TORS - Reported ‘easy’ application of PuraBond: 100% This study supports the feasibility and safety of PuraBond use in TORS in view of the promising early findings, especially with regard to post-operative haemorrhage rates and swallowing outcomes, both Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for TORS. Further studies with extended follow-up are required to better define whether the known haemostatic and regenerative properties of PuraBond translate into direct patient benefits in TORS. To read the full article click [here.](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36045860/)   Tags: [haemostat](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/haemostat), [3dmatrix](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/3dmatrix), [ent](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/ent), [purabond](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/purabond), [clinical studies](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/clinical-studies), [peptide](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/peptide), [bleeding management](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/bleeding-management), [transoral surgery](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/transoral-surgery), [robotic surgery](https://news.3dmatrix.com/tag/robotic-surgery) [Back to Blog](https://news.3dmatrix.com) ## Related Articles ## [Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - PuraStat for effective management of post endoscopic sphincterotomy oozing bleeding: a case series](https://news.3dmatrix.com/purastat-for-effective-management-of-post-endoscopic-sphincterotomy-oozing-bleeding-a-case-series) Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is frequently performed during endoscopic retrograde... 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