{"id":5693,"date":"2015-11-30T15:06:37","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T22:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/earcommunity.com\/?p=5693"},"modified":"2015-11-30T15:08:57","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T22:08:57","slug":"oticon-medical-introduces-mips-minimally-invasive-ponto-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/oticon-medical-introduces-mips-minimally-invasive-ponto-surgery\/5693\/","title":{"rendered":"Oticon Medical Introduces MIPS – Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Truly New Perspective on Tissue<\/strong> Preservation<\/strong>
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Copenhagen, DK November 30 — Oticon Medical has long recognized the benefits\u00a0<\/span>of tissue preservation surgery in bone anchored hearing surgery for reducing post-\u00a0<\/span>op complication and improving cosmetic outcomes. This week, Oticon Medical\u00a0<\/span>introduced a further refinement of the proven tissue preservation surgery for use\u00a0<\/span>with the company\u2019s Ponto System. The new FDA-cleared Minimally Invasive Ponto\u00a0<\/span>Surgery (MIPS) is performed with minimal skin penetration and less interference to\u00a0<\/span>soft tissue than ever before. The reduced level of intervention aims to minimize\u00a0<\/span>post-op complications. A minor punch incision removes only the soft tissue that\u00a0<\/span>corresponds to the shape of the Ponto abutment. The suture-free surgery enables\u00a0<\/span>improved cosmetic outcomes for the patients, with no scar formation around the\u00a0<\/span>abutment site.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor patients and surgeons, tissue preservation has been one of the most\u00a0important surgical developments in the bone anchored hearing in terms of quicker surgery, shorter\u00a0<\/span>healing time and less numbness and pain1,\u201d said Oticon Medical President Jes Olsen. \u201cWith Minimally\u00a0<\/span>Invasive Ponto Surgery, we provide a truly new perspective on tissue preservation with strong patient\u00a0<\/span>benefits — suture-free surgery with no scarring and aiming for fewer post-op complications.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Minimizing Post-op Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery aims to reduce the risk of any complications following surgery by\u00a0minimizing the surgical intervention. The new surgical technique is performed with a minor incision\u00a0<\/span>without scar formation around the site. Only the soft tissue that corresponds to the shape of the Ponto\u00a0<\/span>abutment is removed. By maximizing tissue preservation, MIPS leaves patient\u2019s blood supply, micro\u00a0<\/span>circulation and nerves as intact as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

A complete kit of new surgical components have been tailor-made to support Minimally Invasive Ponto\u00a0Surgery. The core of the new instrumentation is the cannula that together with the new state-of-the-art\u00a0<\/span>drill system delivers a bone- and tissue-friendly system setup for surgical control and precise tactility.<\/span><\/p>\n

The full drilling procedure is performed through the cannula which protects the soft tissue and holds the\u00a0cooling fluid during drilling. The new drills are designed for more efficient drilling with a twist drill design\u00a0<\/span>that helps remove bone chips from the drilled hole and also allows cooling fluid to reach the bone2. The\u00a0<\/span>implant insertion is guided by the insertion indicator that supports the operator in judging when the\u00a0<\/span>implant is fully seated. Finally, the new soft healing cap is fitted to stay in place during the short healing\u00a0<\/span>period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Designed for Tissue Preservation Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oticon Medical offers the most extensive family of abutments for variation in skin thicknesses, all ideally\u00a0suited for Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery. With a pure titanium surface and the revolutionary\u00a0<\/span>OptiFit\u2122 geometry, Ponto abutments are scientifically proven for tissue preservation surgery1. The even,\u00a0<\/span>supportive surface and perfectly matched interface of Ponto abutments create an optimized fit that\u00a0<\/span>leaves no pockets or pathways where skin needs to grow back or where bacteria can collect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Increasing Patient Benefit<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sixteen clinics in 6 countries participated in an evaluation of MIPS. The evaluation involved surgeons\u00a0who currently perform BAHS surgery, all experienced in tissue preservation techniques2. At the\u00a0<\/span>conclusion of the trial, 94% of the participating surgeons indicated that they would continue to use MIPS\u00a0<\/span>and 87% reported that they believe the new surgical technique provides further benefits for patients2.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTissue preservation has been a great improvement for patients. With MIPS, the cosmetic outcomes are\u00a0<\/span>even better,\u201d said Malou Hultcrantz, Professor, MD, PhD of Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska\u00a0<\/span>Institute, Sweden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-operative patient response to the new surgical procedure was overwhelmingly positive. One\u00a0patient, a 48-year-old Network Manager from the UK, reported, \u201cThe healing time was incredible. There\u00a0<\/span>was very little discomfort, very little pain, no mess, mint. Absolutely brilliant! Now it just sits there\u00a0<\/span>seamless. It is almost like it doesn\u2019t exist.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A large multi-center randomized control clinical trial of MIPS is ongoing under the lead of Prof. Stokroos\u00a0and his team at Maastricht UMC+. The results of the trial are expected during 2016. Based on the initial\u00a0<\/span>experience and the training of the surgeons, Prof. Stokroos reported that the new MIPS technique is a\u00a0<\/span>clear, simple and fast surgical procedure that is easy to learn. With no need for sutures, and no incision\u00a0<\/span>scar, the single-stage MIPS provides favorable cosmetic results3.<\/span><\/p>\n

Partners in Hearing \u2013 for Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

MIPS is recommended for adult patients with normal bone quality and bone thickness above 3 mm,\u00a0where no complications during surgery are expected. MIPS may also be suitable for children with normal\u00a0<\/span>bone quality and bone thickness above 4 mm, typically 12 years or older4.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOticon Medical is committed to remaining at the forefront of advances in patient-centered solutions\u00a0that extend the potential for treatment and successful outcomes for patients,\u201d said Jes Olsen. \u201cWe aim\u00a0<\/span>to be a lifelong partner to our patients by continuing to provide quality solutions that improve quality of\u00a0<\/span>life now and in the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery, visit Oticon Medical’s website where MIPS information can find and the following link:
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References:
\n1. Johansson M, Holmberg M, Hultcrantz M. (2014). \u201cBone anchored hearing implant surgery with tissue\u00a0<\/span>preservation\u2013 A systematic literature review,\u201d Oticon Medical white paper, M52107.\u00a0<\/span>2. Johansson, M. L. and Holmberg, M. (2015) \u201cDesign and clinical evaluation of MIPS \u2013 A new perspective on\u00a0<\/span>tissue preservation\u201d, Oticon Medical white paper M52425.\u00a0<\/span>3. Calon, T., Johansson, M. L., and Holmberg, M. (2015). \u201cFirst RCT of a Novel Minimally Invasive BCHI Surgical\u00a0<\/span>Technique.\u201d Oral presented at the Osseo, Lake Louise, Canada, May 2015.\u00a0<\/span>4. M52188 Addendum to Surgical Manual (Oticon Medical)<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Truly New Perspective on Tissue Preservation Copenhagen, DK November 30 — Oticon Medical has long recognized the benefits\u00a0of tissue preservation surgery in bone anchored hearing surgery for reducing post-\u00a0op complication and improving cosmetic outcomes. This week, Oticon Medical\u00a0introduced a further refinement of the proven tissue preservation surgery for use\u00a0with the company\u2019s Ponto System. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","category-history","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5693"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5699,"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693\/revisions\/5699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earcommunity.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}