A post-op discomfort period of several days and a low recurrence rate further contribute to excellent patient satisfaction. Complete with a short learning curve for surgeons, the Kugel Hernia Patch provides excellent coverage of the inguinofemoral area. The result is a highly discomforting sensation of heartburn and other symptoms. This pleat alters the gateway between the stomach and esophagus with the potential to prevent stomach acid from flowing out of the stomach and up into the esophagus. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis.
Patients can then go home and usually return to normal activities the next day.
Soft and pliable, the sponge conforms to various and irregular anatomical structures and is available in five different sizes. Bard now offers a full line of collagen hemostats, designed for both open and laparoscopic procedures, to address surgeon needs in all specialties. The Real Time Method means that the prostate is being treated at its most current size and condition, rather than relying on measurements obtained days, weeks, or even months before, as typically done by other brachytherapy approaches. This real time technique follows a process of systematically measuring the prostate, calculating the appropriate number of seeds needed, and implanting them in the correct location for maximum treatment effectiveness. Done in an outpatient setting, this minimally invasive treatment usually allows the patient to return home the same day.