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Vessel Sealing
Vessel Sealing technology enables a variety of open and laparoscopic procedures. Decrease blood loss, tissue trauma along with shorter anesthesia time and procedure stress for the doctor and staff.
Designed for veterinary procedures including:
- Spay / Neuter
- Splenectomy
- Limb Amputation
- Pyometra Resection
- Mammary Chain Mass Removal
- Soft Palate Resection
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Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs answer the most common questions veterinarians ask about vessel sealing technology, including how vessel sealers work, what procedures they support, and the benefits of advanced energy devices in veterinary surgery. The information below is designed to help practices understand how vessel sealing can improve surgical efficiency, reduce blood loss, and support minimally invasive procedures.
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What is a veterinary vessel sealer?
A veterinary vessel sealer is an advanced surgical device that uses bipolar energy to seal blood vessels and tissue during surgery. The technology creates a permanent tissue seal while minimizing bleeding and reducing the need for traditional ligatures. Vessel sealing systems are commonly used in both open and minimally invasive veterinary procedures.
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How does a vessel sealing system work?
A vessel sealing system applies controlled energy and pressure to tissue, creating a reliable seal by permanently fusing collagen and elastin within the vessel wall. Many systems also include an integrated cutting mechanism that allows surgeons to seal and divide tissue in a single step. This can improve efficiency and reduce instrument exchanges during surgery.
What procedures can be performed using a veterinary vessel sealer?
Veterinary vessel sealers are commonly used for spays, neuters, splenectomies, pyometra surgery, mammary mass removal, limb amputations, laparoscopic procedures, and soft palate resections. The technology helps surgeons achieve hemostasis quickly while reducing tissue trauma and surgical time.
What are the benefits of vessel sealing compared to traditional ligation?
Vessel sealing can reduce blood loss, shorten procedure times, and minimize tissue handling compared to traditional suture ligation techniques. Fewer instrument exchanges and improved visualization may also contribute to a more efficient surgical workflow. These advantages can support faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
Can vessel sealers be used in laproscopic surgery?
Yes! Many veterinary vessel sealing systems are designed for both open and laparoscopic procedures. Specialized laparoscopic instruments allow surgeons to seal and transect vessels through small incisions while maintaining the benefits of minimally invasive surgery.
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What size vessels can a veterinary vessel sealer seal?
Many advanced veterinary vessel sealing systems are designed to coagulate and transect vessels up to 7 mm in diameter. This capability makes them suitable for a wide range of routine and advanced soft tissue surgical procedures.
Why are vessel sealing devices becoming more common in veterinary surgery?
Veterinary practices increasingly use vessel sealing technology because it improves surgical efficiency while supporting safer tissue handling and reliable hemostasis. The ability to seal and divide tissue quickly makes vessel sealers valuable tools for both routine and advanced surgical procedures.
What is the best vessel sealer for laparoscopic spay in dogs?
For laparoscopic spay, VetOvation offers the Caiman 5 mm Vessel Sealing Laparoscopic Instrument by Aesculap, which is designed specifically for minimally invasive procedures and runs on the Caiman Vessel Sealing Generator. Voyant Fusion Instruments by Applied Medical are also available for vessel sealing. Both systems reduce blood loss, tissue trauma, and anesthesia time compared with suture ligation.
What vessel sealer is used for open spay (OHE) in veterinary surgery?
The Voyant Open Fusion Instrument by Applied Medical is designed for open surgical approaches such as open ovariohysterectomy and operates with the Voyant Electrosurgical Generator. It delivers the same hemostasis benefits of reduced blood loss and shorter anesthesia time.
How much does a veterinary vessel sealing system cost?
Pricing depends on the configuration. The Voyant Vessel Sealer Starter Kit by Applied Medical is $12,500 for a new unit or $10,500 for a serviced unit. Generators are available separately (Voyant Electrosurgical Generator $11,750; Caiman Vessel Sealing Generator $11,500), and individual Voyant Fusion instruments are $725 each. The Caiman 5 mm Laparoscopic Instrument starts at $750, and the Caiman 12 mm instrument is $1,550.