When it comes to treating complex wounds, few innovations rival the transformative power of vacuum-assisted wound closure, also known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). At the Wound Center of Tucson, Dr. Jeff Monash—a leading expert in wound care—is harnessing this technology to help patients recover from wounds once thought untreatable.

Why Dr. Jeff Monash in Tucson Recommends Vacuum-Assisted Closure

“It’s genuinely remarkable,” says Dr. Jeff Monash, medical director of the Wound Center of Tucson. “I’ve used vacuum-assisted closure to save limbs, close open abdomens, repair severely injured scalps, and even cover extensive wounds spanning a patient’s entire back and buttocks.”

Dr. Monash recalls his most dramatic result: “We successfully used the vacuum process to assist in sewing a patient’s arm into an abdominal flap created from their own tissue, allowing complex healing to occur safely over nine weeks.”

How Vacuum-Assisted Closure Works

Vacuum-assisted closure therapy uses gentle negative pressure to continuously draw fluid from the wound, significantly reducing swelling, improving circulation, and speeding up healing. The process begins with a sterile foam dressing applied to the wound site. The wound is then sealed with an airtight adhesive drape. Then a special pump applies gentle negative pressure, actively drawing fluids away and promoting healthy tissue growth.

The benefits are clear, says Dr. Monash: Wounds heal faster, with reduced pain and infection risks, and the outcomes are consistently impressive.

Who Can Benefit from Vacuum-Assisted Closure?

At the Wound Center of Tucson, Dr. Monash employs vacuum-assisted closure to address an array of severe wounds, including:

  • Complex diabetic ulcers

  • Deep pressure sores

  • Traumatic wounds from accidents

  • Non-healing surgical incisions

  • Extensive burns

As Dr. Monash puts it, “Patients experiencing wounds that resist traditional treatments often achieve remarkable outcomes with vacuum-assisted closure. It can truly mean the difference between limb loss and full recovery.”

The Advantages of Choosing Dr. Jeff Monash and the Wound Center of Tucson

Patients across Tucson trust Dr. Monash for his unmatched experience and innovative approach:

  • More than 8,000 successful surgeries

  • Expertise in advanced wound therapies

  • Personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs

  • Comprehensive, whole-body approach addressing underlying health conditions

Experience Life-Changing Wound Care in Tucson

If you or a loved one struggles with a chronic, severe, or complex wound, vacuum-assisted closure therapy with Dr. Jeff Monash could offer the healing solution you’ve been searching for. The doctor and his team stand ready to help you heal—faster, safer, and more effectively than ever before.

This article appears in May 8-15, 2025.