Surgeon Testimonials

“Since using the Insuflow^® device, my patients require less post-operative pain medication, go home and back to work more quickly and rarely have shoulder pain.” 
Dr. Jeffrey C. Seiler

“My hospital has done an independent study of the Insuflow^® system and verified that patients received less pain medication in the recovery room and were discharged sooner than patients who did not have warm humidified gas.  I can’t imagine why a surgeon would not want to use the Insuflow^® system for all their laparoscopic surgeries.” 
Dr. James B. Presthus

“Since the use of the Insuflow^® device on selected laparoscopy such as fundoplication and ventral hernia repair I have witnessed improved patient outcomes.  The incidence of shoulder pain post operatively is almost 0%.  Anesthesia is aware of better maintenance of patient’s temperature during the surgery.  Patients rarely require narcotics for pain control and don’t complain of feeling bloated post operatively.  I plan on expanding my use of the Insuflow^® to all intra abdominal laparoscopic surgeries.” 
Dr. William J. Noell, Jr.

“I have had some favorable results using the Insuflow^® device through LEXION Medical.  I have used the device which humidifies and warms up the CO₂ that is insufflated into the abdomen during laparoscopic procedures, having experience with five patients using it thus far.  Of those five patients, four of those five patients had significant reduction in the amount of pain postoperatively than would be expected, in particular associated with shoulder and chest discomfort, which is usually the most uncomfortable part of the recovery process.” 
Dr. Bradley S. Douglas

“I am using the product on all laparoscopic procedures now.  Thank you for ‘cracking the code’ of CO₂ induced diaphragmatic irritation.”  
Dr. Jeremy D. Steinbaum

“Well, so far we are two for two.  Both LAVH patients did very well, leaving the ‘Recovery Inn’ less than 24 hour after their surgeries.  So far I’m really impressed with the perception of less pain.” 
Dr. Karen Abbott

 “Just getting back into the swing of things after the holidays.  Did a case this week which went very well.  I think the following made a difference: Unlike the first case where I insufflated 1.5L CO₂ then turned it off as I had done in the past to avoid peritoneal irritation due to excess pneumoperitoneum, I set the insufflator at 6mmHg continuous which worked great using the 2-mm micro-laparoscope.  Fogging improved, I used about 40% less drugs, excellent patient tolerance, although had to put her to sleep for the appendectomy. 2. Minimal post-op pain (even the nurses on the floor (23 hour observation admit due to the appendectomy) noticed how little pain she had.  No shoulder pain.  I think that at the 6mmHg setting, it is probably optimal using the 2-mm instrumentation.  If the Insuflow^® continues to work that way on the additional cases, you guys have made a tremendous contribution to the field!” 
Dr. Oscar Almeida

“It was good to meet you and discuss the Insuflow^® to warm and humidify the CO₂ gas during laparoscopic procedures.  I was impressed with what the recovery nurses had to say about the way the patients arrived after surgery, warm and more comfortable than usual.  Than you for your recent letter concerning the positive results at Sparks.  As we discussed my wife is having a LAVH on June 8 and I would appreciate it very much if one of your units could be made available for Dr. McClanahan to use.  If I can be of service to you sometime please let me know.” 
Dr. Robert K. O’Bryan

 “Thanks for your notification about the equipment.  I was at the ambulatory center for surgery today and had three operative laparoscopic cases scheduled.  I called over to the main OR, they found it and brought over the Insuflow^® box to attach to our insufflator.  The first case was supposed to be a left cystectomy or oophorectomy.  During the case, I found two large and four smaller myomata.  I removed the left ovary, resected the myomas (all 6) and finished in 2 hours.  Without a Bair Hugger she was still 96 degrees when she arrived in the recovery room.  She told me that the worst thing about the gall bladder procedure she had was shivering when she awoke.  She did not shiver, and was out of the first stage in about 30 minutes.  The staff at ASC was very impressed to say the least without the clear view and preservation of body temperature.  Many thanks!” 
Dr. Barry Buchle

 “I have now had experience with the Insuflow^® for nearly one year on numerous laparoscopic procedures.  Since I have begun using the Insuflow^®, I have not had a single patient complain of shoulder pain.  This had been the most common complaint upon their return visit to my office post-operatively.  I continue to ask about experiencing shoulder tip pain and have had no reports.” 
Dr. Jeremy D. Steinbaum

“I have used the Insuflow^® device for approximately one year now.  I have been very pleased with the results.  The Insuflow^® device was first incorporated into my cases because of good temperature control in the infants.  I have noticed that the childrens’ temperature was more stable using the heated humidified air during my laparoscopic cases.  I have also noticed that the children have required less pain medication post-operatively.” 
Dr. Cynthia Reyes

“After I started using Insuflow^®, I noticed my laparoscopy patients noted less pain in the early stages of recovery and were able to progress through recovery faster.  I now request the Insuflow^® for all laparoscopy cases.” 
Dr. Mark Perloe

 “Well we’re having a terrible winter.  Seems to never end.  Still snowing here.  Like the device.  It has really shortened the procedure time by keeping the camera lens fog free.  Other benefits as well like maintaining pt temperature is easier to do.  Probably because of the shortened surgical time and heated humidifed gas.” 
Dr. Larry Tripp

“I am most impressed with the reduction in post-operative pain that I have seen in my patients.  Patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy as well as other procedures have required a minimal amount of analgesia in the recovery room.  This has translated into a reduced need for pain medicine throughout my patients’ post-operative course.  The reduced hospital stay and quicker return to full-activity has been remarkable for my patients” 
Dr. Bruce S. Kahn

We evaluated Insuflow^® at our center in a group of laparoscopic kidney donors and observed decreased peritoneal irritation symptoms such as shoulder pain, and decreased incidence of post-operative hypothermia.  We now use Insuflow^® in all our donors.” 
Dr. Raja Kandaswamy

“I have had the opportunity to use the Insuflow^® at another hospital.  I was very impressed with first of all pain reduction.  My laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients did better than I ever imagined, and had no pain.  They also required minimal analgesia in the recovery room.  Secondly, the optics were improved because of reduced fogging using the Insuflow^®.  Thirdly, there was improved temperature control.  There was definitely a reduction in temperature loss during surgery.  My main reason, however, for using the Insuflow^® is that, I feel, it improves patient comfort and decreases pain.” 
Dr. Barry M. Miskin

“I have used the device that warms and humidifies (Insuflow^®) the CO₂ that is insufflated into the abdomen during laparoscopic procedures, having experience with five patients using it thus far… Of those five patients, four of those had significant reduction in the amount of pain post operatively than would be expected, in particular associated with shoulder and chest discomfort, which is usually the most uncomfortable part of the recovery process” 
Dr. Bradley S. Douglas