The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Oxidised regenerative cellulose (ORC) is an absorbable haemostatic agent that acts independently on the blood coagulation mechanisms. Although ORC products have been used as adjuncts in various surgical procedures, their haemostatic effect, particularly the powder type (Surgicel®...

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Main Authors: Pil Whan Yoon, Hong Jin Kim, Jae Youn Yoon, Jun-Ki Moon, Sunhyung Lee
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Published: BMC 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05782-4
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Hong Jin Kim
Jae Youn Yoon
Jun-Ki Moon
Sunhyung Lee
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Jae Youn Yoon
Jun-Ki Moon
Sunhyung Lee
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description Abstract Background Oxidised regenerative cellulose (ORC) is an absorbable haemostatic agent that acts independently on the blood coagulation mechanisms. Although ORC products have been used as adjuncts in various surgical procedures, their haemostatic effect, particularly the powder type (Surgicel®-P), during primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ORC powder in patients undergoing primary THA. Methods This study included 279 patients who underwent primary THA between January 2022 and July 2024, and they were divided into two groups based on the use of ORC powder: the control (n = 138) and SC (SurgiCel group, n = 141) groups. Data on perioperative outcomes, including operative time, total blood loss (TBL), intraoperative blood loss (IBL), hidden blood loss (HBL), haemoglobin (Hb) drops, and complication rates over 3 months, were collected and compared between the two groups. Results The mean IBL was significantly lower in the SC group (197.1 mL) than in the control group (243.5 mL) (P < 0.001). The total operative time (P = 0.465), procedure time (P = 0.117), TBL (P = 0.167), and HBL (P = 0.771) showed no significant differences. The mean postoperative Hb drop was significantly different between the control and SC groups (1.5 vs. 1.0 g/dL, P < 0.001). Similarly, the mean postoperative day 1 Hb drop was significantly lower in the SC group than in the control group (1.7 vs. 2.0 g/dL, P = 0.013). Complication rates showed no significant differences during the 3-month postoperative follow-up. Conclusions ORC powder significantly reduced IBL and postoperative Hb drops without any comparable complications in patients undergoing primary THA. These findings suggest that ORC powder is a safe and effective haemostatic agent during primary THA procedures, which may be a valuable adjuvant for reducing blood loss and potential to reduce blood transfusion requirements.
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spelling doaj-art-df457564d6ea488e953f648e7c3d3baa2025-08-20T02:16:59ZengBMCJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research1749-799X2025-04-0120111010.1186/s13018-025-05782-4The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort studyPil Whan Yoon0Hong Jin Kim1Jae Youn Yoon2Jun-Ki Moon3Sunhyung Lee4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Now HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung-in Regional Military Manpower AdministrationDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Now HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chung-Ang Top Orthopaedic ClinicDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical CenterAbstract Background Oxidised regenerative cellulose (ORC) is an absorbable haemostatic agent that acts independently on the blood coagulation mechanisms. Although ORC products have been used as adjuncts in various surgical procedures, their haemostatic effect, particularly the powder type (Surgicel®-P), during primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ORC powder in patients undergoing primary THA. Methods This study included 279 patients who underwent primary THA between January 2022 and July 2024, and they were divided into two groups based on the use of ORC powder: the control (n = 138) and SC (SurgiCel group, n = 141) groups. Data on perioperative outcomes, including operative time, total blood loss (TBL), intraoperative blood loss (IBL), hidden blood loss (HBL), haemoglobin (Hb) drops, and complication rates over 3 months, were collected and compared between the two groups. Results The mean IBL was significantly lower in the SC group (197.1 mL) than in the control group (243.5 mL) (P < 0.001). The total operative time (P = 0.465), procedure time (P = 0.117), TBL (P = 0.167), and HBL (P = 0.771) showed no significant differences. The mean postoperative Hb drop was significantly different between the control and SC groups (1.5 vs. 1.0 g/dL, P < 0.001). Similarly, the mean postoperative day 1 Hb drop was significantly lower in the SC group than in the control group (1.7 vs. 2.0 g/dL, P = 0.013). Complication rates showed no significant differences during the 3-month postoperative follow-up. Conclusions ORC powder significantly reduced IBL and postoperative Hb drops without any comparable complications in patients undergoing primary THA. These findings suggest that ORC powder is a safe and effective haemostatic agent during primary THA procedures, which may be a valuable adjuvant for reducing blood loss and potential to reduce blood transfusion requirements.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05782-4Oxidised regenerative celluloseTotal hip arthroplastyBlood lossHaemoglobin dropHaemostatic effect
spellingShingle Pil Whan Yoon
Hong Jin Kim
Jae Youn Yoon
Jun-Ki Moon
Sunhyung Lee
The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Oxidised regenerative cellulose
Total hip arthroplasty
Blood loss
Haemoglobin drop
Haemostatic effect
title The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
title_full The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
title_fullStr The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
title_full_unstemmed The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
title_short The efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study
title_sort efficacy of oxidised regenerated cellulose powder in reducing blood loss during primary total hip arthroplasty a retrospective cohort study
topic Oxidised regenerative cellulose
Total hip arthroplasty
Blood loss
Haemoglobin drop
Haemostatic effect
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05782-4
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