Surgery

Supporting Healing, Recovery, and Surgical Outcomes.

How HBOT Supports Surgical Recovery

Surgery places significant stress on the body. From tissue trauma and inflammation to reduced oxygen delivery at the wound site, optimal recovery depends on how effectively the body can heal. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a clinically recognised adjunct therapy that supports faster, safer healing before and after surgery by enhancing oxygen delivery at a cellular level.

HBOT is used internationally in hospital and outpatient settings to support surgical recovery, particularly where healing may be compromised.

HBOT supports several key healing mechanisms:

  1. Accelerated wound healing

  2. Improved tissue repair and regeneration

  3. Reduced post-operative inflammation and swelling

  4. Enhanced immune response

  5. Lower risk of infection

  6. Improved outcomes in complex or slow-healing wounds

The result? Faster recovery times, lower infection risk, and reduced physical discomfort.

Key Recovery Benefits

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    Enhanced Wound Healing

    Oxygen is essential for collagen formation, angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth), and epithelial repair. HBOT has been shown to significantly improve healing in surgical wounds, grafts, and flaps, particularly where blood supply is compromised.

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    Reduced Surgical Complications

    Clinical studies demonstrate that HBOT can reduce the risk of:

    - Wound breakdown

    - Infection

    - Tissue necrosis

    - Delayed healing following major or reconstructive surgery

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    Improved Outcomes in High-Risk Patients

    HBOT is especially beneficial for patients with factors that impair healing, including:

    - Diabetes

    - Vascular disease

    - Previous radiation therapy

    - Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions

    - Repeat or revision surgeries

What the research says.

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41018185/

    A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials found that adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to standard care after intracranial aneurysm surgery significantly enhanced neurological recovery, functional independence, and quality of life versus standard care alone.

  • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10145168/

    A narrative review showed that HBOT can promote wound closure and epithelialization and has potential benefits in managing surgical site infections following procedures like cardiac or urogenital surgery via enhanced oxygen-mediated antimicrobial activity.

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24343585/

    Clinical trials on acute surgical and traumatic wounds (e.g., skin grafts and crush injuries) suggest HBOT may increase graft survival and reduce tissue necrosis compared to standard care, although larger, high-quality studies are still needed.

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27041554/

    Animal research on ischemic colorectal surgery found that HBOT prevented anastomotic breakdown and improved tissue integrity when applied before and after surgery, suggesting improved oxygenation benefits surgical healing.

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Typical Surgery Protocols

Pre-surgical HBOT
3 - 5 sessions prior to surgery to help improve tissue oxygenation, circulation, and cellular readiness—particularly in areas with compromised blood flow or prior radiation exposure.

Post-surgical HBOT
5- 20 sessions, typically delivered as close together as possible. These sessions aim to support wound healing, reduce inflammation, assist in infection management, and promote recovery of stressed or healing tissues.

HBOT is always provided in coordination with the patient’s surgical and medical team and does not replace standard surgical care.

  • "The chamber was very comfortable and really helped my recovery post ultra marathon."

    — Kai O, Oxyplus Client

  • "We’re so fortunate to have this facility in Newcastle, personally I’ve benefited greatly from using the chamber for post surgery rehab and I now use it for regular maintenance."

    — Mark D, Oxyplus Client

  • "I had no idea what to expect when I attended my first appointment for oxygen therapy. I have to say that I was not disappointed!! I felt invigorated after the 30 minute session and I now book regular appointments."

    — Ruth T, Oxyplus Client

  • "After several sessions, I can confidently say that I have felt the wellness benefits. It has also helped speed up my son's recovery from knee surgery and reduced his pain."

    Heather S, Oxyplus Client

  • "As a professional MMA fighter I have used the oxygen chamber to recover from hard training, heal faster from injuries, and is also beneficial for head trauma and concussion which is huge for combat sports."

    - Shaj H, Oxyplus Client