Minimally invasive veterinary surgery has been shown to be extremely beneficial for surgeons and their patients. Smaller incisions mean a patient heals faster and with less chance of injuring themselves during post-operative recovery. A faster surgery means the patient has less time under anesthesia and the surgeon can see more patients in a day. Vessel sealing is a component of minimally invasive surgery and can also be used in open or traditional surgery techniques.

How Does Vessel Sealing Work?

The Voyant Intelligent Energy System sold by VetOvation comes in a variety of handles so that it can be used in multiple types of applications. Through its jaws, the system’s intelligence gathers information about the nature of the tissue being held. Then an optimal amount of energy is applied throughout the seal cycle, denaturing the hydrogen bonds in the cells of the tissue, and creating a permanent, fused seal. The system also speeds up the seal time, optimal for decreasing the potential for hemorrhaging. Surrounding tissues have less exposure to the thermal spread. Because the system is constantly and rapidly measuring the tissue as energy is applied and there is reduced seal time, the smoke plume is also reduced. The trigger is then deployed which transects the tissue. A veterinary practice can get multiple uses of each instrument utilizing the Sterlink Gas Plasma Sterilization system.

When Would a Vessel Sealer Be Used?

The Voyant Intelligent Energy System can be used to transect vessels up to 7mm in diameter, and thus can be used in an array of surgical procedures. Ovariohysterectomy is one of the more routine surgical procedures performed in a veterinary office. With use of the vessel sealer system, there is less of a chance of hemorrhaging and the potential for internal suture reaction is eliminated. An amputation is another example where it is more optimal to use a vessel sealer. This more complex surgery requires certainty that no hemorrhaging will occur. The patient also will be spending a longer period under anesthesia; therefore, sealing the vessels instead of ligating them will cut down on the anesthesia time. Veterinarians use the Voyant Intelligent Energy System when performing soft palate resection, eliminating the need for irritating sutures. This system can also be used to perform a pyometra resection, splenectomy, mass removal, castration, and many other procedures.

Don’t Be Left Behind

Applied Medical the manufacturer of Voyant has sold the Voyant Intelligent Energy System in over 30 countries, shipping over 100,000 units to over 1,000 hospitals. Contact VetOvation today to discuss ordering your Voyant Intelligent Energy System. We take pride in helping our clients every step of the way with products purchased from VetOvation, and that is why we provide on-site training on how to use our equipment. We also have a library of videos on our website for reference. We look forward to helping you take your veterinary practice to the next level.