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Compression Anastomosis in Colorectal Surgery

Compression Anastomosis in Colorectal Surgery Video

This video shows how compression anastomosis works in colorectal surgery. novoGI's clinically proven nitinol technology works with the biological forces of the healing process. This enables dynamic compression anastomosis of varying tissue thicknesses for natural healing following colorectal surgery. Play video

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What methods are used to reconnect the colon during colorectal surgery?

Surgical methods used are suturing (stitches), surgical stapling, and compression anastomosis.

What is compression anastomosis?

Anastomosis is the surgical connection joining 2 parts of a hollow organ, such as the colon, after the diseased section has been resected. Compression anastomosis applies gentle pressure for tissue reconnection and healing.

What is unique about novoGI’s compression anastomosis?

novoGI’s compression anastomosis uses a unique medical device, a Compression Ring with Nitinol Leaf Springs. The Compression Ring automatically adjusts to the different tissue thicknesses in your colon, while working with biological forces during the healing process to encourage natural healing. And the Compression Ring usually leaves your body and is excreted naturally after healing is complete.
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Is it safe?

novoGI’s compression anastomosis has been clinically proven in over 10,000 patients and has been validated in numerous clinical studies by leading surgeons around the world.
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What are the benefits of novoGI’s compression anastomosis?

novoGI’s compression anastomosis offers several benefits. It preserves the widest possible opening of the colon after surgery. This helps the colon to continue working as it should while your body is healing. After healing is complete, the Compression Ring usually leaves your body when is it excreted naturally.

How does it compare to other alternatives?

Before novoGI’s compression anastomosis, surgeons usually reconnected the colon using surgical staples. Staples crush and puncture tissue. They stay in the body permanently (medically they are considered permanent implants). In addition, the colon often becomes narrower at the area that has been stapled [watch animation]. Recent studies show that compression anastomosis may prevent some of these problems.

Will I feel the Compression Ring?

In clinical studies and regular use, surgeons report that the majority of patients do not even notice when the Compression Ring is excreted and leaves their body naturally. Of those who do notice it, generally only minimal discomfort has been reported.

Is compression anastomosis right for me?

Please consult with your surgeon who can best advise you about your colorectal surgery.

 

 

novoGI compression anastomosis may be associated with complications such as leakage, stricture, bleeding, sepsis, and other extra-colonic complications as occasionally seen with any anastomotic technique.