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BENEFITS
Disclaimer: based on the publications and data in public domain and feedback from surgeons, the Company is aware of certain Patient benefits of PlasmaJet surgery.
BENEFITS FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS TREATMENT
Lauren
“My surgeon recommended a new treatment called PlasmaJet — where they deliver a fine beam of plasma (a type of energy) directly at the endometriosis tissue. This is accurate enough to destroy the unwanted ‘extra’ cells on the surface of normal tissue, such as the ovaries, but does not penetrate deeply enough to cause harm to the healthy cells underneath. For me it meant they could remove more of the tissue that was causing problems and reduce the need for further surgery.” 14
Prof. Horace Roman, Centre of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France
“The PlasmaJet has proven to be a tool to manage all stages of endometriosis, from the ablation of superficial lesions to the resection of deep-seated nodules. It can be used indifferently as an ablation or resection tool, to restore the anatomy while always preserving the adjacent structures and tissues.
Early results of a 3-year follow-up study on 55 women treated with the PlasmaJet for ovarian endometrioma report a very encouraging pregnancy rate of 67% in patients without hormonal treatment and seeking to conceive.” 9
BENEFITS FOR OVARIAN CANCER TREATMENT
Julie
“I was advised that surgery could leave me with a colostomy as there was a risk that some of my bowel needed to be removed. Being left with a stoma was a worry. I knew I could live with it, if necessary, but it wasn’t something I wanted. Mr. Butler (my surgeon) mentioned the possibility of being treated with the PlasmaJet – a groundbreaking piece of technology that uses plasma energy to cut through tissue, stop bleeding and destroy cancer cells safely. As it causes very little damage to surrounding healthy tissue, it reduces the likelihood of needing a stoma. Because of this wonderful technology, they managed to do the operation without me needing a colostomy. As far as I’m concerned, my quality of life is now 100%. It was a big operation, but my care was fantastic, and I was home after 12 days. My recovery rate has been so much quicker than I expected and I’m doing really well.” 20
Joan
“I was first diagnosed with cancer 15 years ago and underwent surgery back then to treat it. Unfortunately, my recovery was long and very painful. Six weeks ago, I had PlasmaJet surgery at the Royal United Hospital in Bath (UK) and the difference in my recovery has been incredible. I was mobile within three days, walking within five, and now six weeks on I’m able to comfortably potter around the house and go on short country walks. There has been less pain this time around too and that’s made my emotional recovery much easier. This new equipment meant I didn’t have to have a stoma either, which would have been life-changing. It was amazing to be able to benefit from this surgery and I’m so pleased others like me will be able to benefit from this now too.21
Mr John Butler, Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon, The Royal Marsden Hospital, UK
“During PlasmaJet surgery, cancer cells are removed or vaporised with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. … There’s no other surgical device that is as safe and effective in removing or destroying tumours on structures such as the bowel …” 20
Mr. Jonathan Frost, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK
“This is an invaluable tool in advanced ovarian cancer, where the tumor is typically found in multiple nodules on the surface of organs and tissues such as the bowel. Now we have the PlasmaJet Ultra+, we’re able to vaporize a tumor from tissues more precisely, causing minimal damage to areas such as the bowel so patients have better outcomes and a shorter recovery period.” 21
Dr. Santos Jiménez de los Galanes, Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena en Valdemoro, Spain
Surgical Treatment Specialties
Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology
Other Surgical Oncology
Hepatobiliary
Colorectal
Cardiothoracic
Plastic & Reconstructive
Based on the publications, data in public domain and feedback from surgeons, the Company is aware of our Products being used in the above listed surgical specialties. To understand your health condition, please start a conversation with your physician for more information and to discuss further options that fit to you.
Indications for Use:
PlasmaJet System produces plasma energy for dissection, cutting, coagulation and the removal of soft tissue by vaporization in open and videoscopic procedures.
PlasmaJet System has received general clearance and has not been determined to be safe or effective for use in any specific procedures or for the treatment of any specific conditions.
Please contact the Company for full bibliographic reference
1. Gibson P, Suslov N. The Effects of the PlasmaJet System on Tissue: A review of tissue studies performed using the PlasmaJet System and comparisons with electrosurgery techniques. Whitepaper-Plasma Surgical. 2011; 1-8
2. Madhuri et al – Pathologic Analysis of Tissue Destruction, 2012
3. [2010 Sonoda Ovarian Ca and Peritoneal Ca]
4. Nobbenhuis et al – PlasmaJet Ablation and Resection of Carcinomatosis in Ovarian Cancer, 2013; Renaud et al – Optimal Cytoreduction in Selected Patients with Ovarian and Primitive Peritoneal Cancer, 2013
5. [2022 De Boer PlaComOv Study]
6. Plasma Technology and its Clinical Application. Whitepaper-PSL. 2013, 1-7
7. Product Technical File
8. Plasma Surgical Usability Study
9. [2013 Roman Endometrioma]
10. Compared to PlasmaJet V3+
11. PlasmaJet Ultra+ Operator Manual
12. [2013 Renaud Ovarian Ca and Peritoneal Ca]
13. [2011 Roman Pub 1 Endometrioma]
14. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5520215/ME-OPERATION-New-laser-op-banish-womens-monthly-pains.html#
15. National Healthcare Utilization Project (HCUP) 2011
16. National Inpatient Sample, Henretta Gynecologic Oncology (2011)
17. Go et al Surgery, Gynecology, and Obstetrics (1990)
18. Goulet et al Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2007)
19. Norton et al Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2002)
20. https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/rm-magazine/it-happened-me-julie-king
21. https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/health/innovative-tech-ruh-treat-ovarian-cancer-98366/
