At Tomsk State University (TSU), an innovative Russian surgical product with a hemostatic function has been created. In addition, scientists have developed a surgical glue that provides reliable bonding of tissues and sutures, significantly reducing the likelihood of complications both during operations and in the recovery period.
Mikhail Kovtunov, a graduate of the TSU Faculty of Chemistry master's program and a resident of the Tomsk universities startup studio, noted that surgical operations are always associated with many risks, among which the risk of excessive bleeding is most likely. This can lead to the development of hemorrhagic shock. There are special materials designed for quick and effective hemostasis, but they are either imported and expensive, or Russian, but less effective.
Over the year, Mikhail Kovtunov was able not only to develop a Russian analogue in an optimized version, but also received a prototype of a hemostatic material. Chemically modified cellulose was used as the basis for it.
The results of a series of laboratory studies confirmed that the surgical product not only effectively stops bleeding, but also has antibacterial properties, which significantly reduces the risk of postoperative complications. Moreover, the cost of the Russian product is significantly lower than that of foreign analogues. An application for a registration certificate will be submitted in the near future.
The second invention intended for Russian medicine is a prototype of surgical glue. It is based on proteins of animal origin. This medical sealant is able to close small wounds without the need for sutures, strengthen sutures and stabilize biological tissues, which is especially important in cardiac or neurosurgical operations.
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