Real-time Digital Intelligence for Surgical Leak Detection
Qaelon’s platform transforms leak detection from subjective visual judgment into an objective, automated clinical decision—digitizing a century old analog standard of care.
The Problem:
Current leak detection is analog and unreliable.
Today’s standard for intra-operative leak detection – Air Leak Test (ALT) & Flex Sig – are analog, visual tests which provide inconsistent results and can miss leaks with deadly consequences.
Developed 100+ years ago, the analog Air Leak Test is overdue for a digital replacement:
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No standardized test method
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No quantitative data
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Highly subjective
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Not reproducible
The Clinical & Economic Burden:
High morbidity, mortality and treatment costs.
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Affect up to 19% of colorectal patients
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Drive mortality approaching 18%
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Add $35,000–$121,000 per case
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Designated as Hospital Acquired Conditions, triggering Medicare reimbursement penalties
No robotic, laparoscopic, endoscopic or endoluminal platform today offers real-time digital leak detection.
The Solution:
Real-time, digital intraoperative leak detection
Qaelon has developed the first automated, real time digital platform for intraoperative leak detection, built on a proprietary constant flow insufflation system. The platform continuously samples gas composition and detects leaks by identifying minute changes in oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) in real-time.
Platform Capabilities:
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Objective, quantifiable results in under 30 seconds
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Automated, standardized leak-testing protocols
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Real-time digital visualization
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Structured, exportable data for EMR integration and AI analytics
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Smart, constant-flow insufflation
In more than 1,200 preclinical tests, Qaelon demonstrated 100% accuracy detecting 1 mm leaks invisible to the naked eye,
Qaelon's platform transforms insufflation from a commodity into a smart, data-generating safety system.
A Universal Leak Detection Platform for every Minimally Invasive Surgery Modality
Qaelon delivers the first truly multi‑modal safety and intelligence platform—powering endoluminal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery with real‑time, digital leak detection that standardizes safety across all minimally invasive procedures.
Robotic
Real‑time, quantitative leak detection and constant‑flow insufflation optimized for robotic platforms, enhancing precision, reducing complications, and providing high‑performance, low‑latency intelligence that integrates seamlessly into advanced robotic workflows
Laparoscopy
Standardizes leak detection across laparoscopic procedures with fast, objective, digital confirmation, improving safety, reducing uncertainty, and supporting consistent decision‑making regardless of surgeon experience, anatomy, or procedural complexity.
Endoluminal
Reliable, real‑time leak detection to endoluminal and endoscopic interventions, enabling safer therapeutic procedures, supporting advanced techniques, and providing the intelligence layer needed to expand adoption of next‑generation endoluminal surgery.
Our Mission
Qaelon is dedicated to reducing the devastating impact of surgical leaks on patients while empowering surgeons with the ability to intervene before the patient leaves the operating room. Our mission is to provide real-time, reliable detection of surgical leaks, enhancing patient safety, and surgical outcomes.
Our Technology
Qaelon's platform utilizes digital sensors, proprietary software, and advanced data algorithms, to accurately detect tiny leaks (<1mm) that are often missed by the "air bubble" test. Our patented solution replaces error-prone analog visual tests, setting a new standard in surgical leak detection.
Differentiation:
Qaelon’s innovative solution creates a new standard of care for surgical leak detection and insufflation.
Seamless Surgical Workflow
Qaelon is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing surgical workflows and platforms while reducing procedural steps and simplifying decisions. The platform replaces the traditional air leak test -- a step surgeons already perform -- by automating it within the insufflation workflow and delivering digital results in real-time.
Our Partnerships
Qaelon is building the future of digital surgery in collaboration with world‑class technology partners who share our vision for a smarter, safer operating room. Together, we’re accelerating the shift toward data‑driven, precision surgery and enabling high‑performance, low‑latency intelligence that integrates seamlessly into existing OR workflows.
Address
Qaelon Medical, IHU, 1 Place de l’Hôpital
67091 Strasbourg, France
