At Thu, 27 Mar 2003, Robin M wrote:
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>I had Intergel during lap surgery with DR Korell in Duisburg, Germany in
>Nov 2000. Although I came home knowing I would have 15-30% reformation,
>I didn't have any problems using it. Many have had alergic reactions
>with the Intergel. Aparently, the Spray Gel is much better at reducing
>the chance of reformation and is less likely to cause allergic
>reactions, but it is not FDA aproved for the USA yet. I am trying to
>raise the money to return to DR Korell. I am also working with DRs &
>Surgeons to get my insurance company to approve the surgery with the use
>of Spray Gel based on humanaterian reasons. I hope this information has
>been helpful.
>robin M
>
>At Thu, 27 Mar 2003, M wrote:
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>>Hello all! I love the new look of the site, its obvious that a lot of
>>hard work went into making such improvements-thanks!
>>
>>I am looking for information and comments regarding Intergel and whether
>>or not it has been of help to ARD sufferers?
>>
>>Is it being used yet in laparoscopic surgery?
>>
>>I thought I read that it was approved for open laparotomies only - why
>>not laparoscopies?
>>It seems like using Intergel during the less invasive laparoscopic
>>adhesion lysis makes more sense!
>>
>>Also, how does it differ from SprayGel?
>>
>>Does one appear to be better than the other or have they been equally
>>successful?
>>
>>Thank you to anyone who replies & wishing everyone a pain free evening.