Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose in Surgery: Applications, Benefits, and Limitations

Controlling bleeding is a central part of surgical care. Even after a surgeon has addressed the main bleeding vessels, persistent oozing from smaller vessels or tissue surfaces may require additional attention. Oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) is an absorbable topical hemostatic material used to support bleeding control when conventional methods are ineffective or impractical. Understanding its…