Surgeries That Get a Serious Upgrade With Advanced Electrosurgery

Veterinary surgery has come a long way — and new tools are helping us work faster, safer, and more efficiently than ever before.

If you’ve been relying on traditional cautery or older electrosurgical units, upgrading to a system with high-level precision can completely change how your procedures feel — both for you and your patients.

So, what kinds of procedures benefit the most from a cautery unit?

We’ll get to that in just a second.

First, let’s peek at some of the benefits that electrosurgery has on patient recovery:

 1. Reduced Blood Loss

Electrocautery units like the Sealigrat IS007 provide superior hemostasis, sealing blood vessels as you cut. This minimizes intraoperative blood loss, meaning less stress on the patient’s body, particularly in smaller animals. With less blood loss, patients maintain better blood pressure and oxygenation, promoting smoother recoveries.

2. Shorter Anesthesia Times

Electrocautery tools allow you to move through procedures more efficiently. Fewer clamps and ligatures mean less time spent managing bleeders or switching tools. And the shorter the surgery, the less time the patient is under anesthesia.

3. Less Tissue Trauma

Unlike traditional scalpel blades, electrosurgery cauterizes as it cuts, which means less mechanical damage to surrounding tissues. That results in less inflammation, less swelling, and less post-op pain.

 4. Lower Risk of Post-Op Complications

A cleaner surgical field and better hemostasis mean fewer opportunities for post-op issues like seromas, hematomas, or delayed wound healing. Electrosurgery helps promote neater incisions and stronger closure.

5. Better Experience for Shelter and High-Volume Clinics

In high-volume spay/neuter settings, efficiency is key — but so is patient safety. Electrocautery allows for fast, repeatable procedures with consistent outcomes. This helps ensure more animals can be treated in less time without compromising recovery quality.

So basically… faster surgeries, less trauma, and cleaner incisions all lead to smoother, more predictable recoveries. That means happier patients, less stress for pet parents, and fewer post-op concerns for your team.

Now,  let’s dive into five of the most common surgeries that benefit from electrocautery.

1. Spays and Neuters

These routine procedures make up a big chunk of surgical appointments in many general practices — and they’re precisely the kind of case where advanced electrosurgery shines.

With vessel sealing up to 7mm and fast fusion cycles, you can minimize bleeding and reduce surgical time, all while keeping things clean and controlled.

It’s a simple switch that can make your most common procedures smoother from start to finish.

2. Mass Removals

Whether you’re dealing with a superficial lipoma or something more involved, mass removals can be unpredictable.

Electrosurgery gives you a cleaner field to work in. The Sealigrate IS007 delivers 350W COAG — which outperforms many human-market units — so you can cut and coagulate with confidence, even in more vascular areas.

3. Wound Management and Debridement

When managing wounds, especially those requiring surgical debridement, control is everything.

Electrosurgery lets you remove damaged tissue with minimal trauma to healthy areas. The adaptive energy delivery ensures consistent results, and with the right handpiece, you can move through even the trickiest wound cases.

4. Cystotomies and Abdominal Exploratories

Internal procedures can be time-consuming and delicate, especially when navigating around major vessels and organs.

The Sealigrate system’s ability to seal vessels up to 7mm means fewer clamps, fewer sutures, and less time under anesthesia. That kind of efficiency makes a big difference when you’re in the thick of a complex case.

5. Amputations and Orthopedic Procedures

Any surgery involving high vascularity or major vessels demands strong, reliable coagulation — and that’s where the Sealigrate flexes its power.

With high coag output and LigaSure™ compatibility, you get dependable hemostasis, fewer interruptions, and a smoother workflow overall.

For orthopedic teams looking to reduce blood loss and surgical fatigue, advanced electrosurgery is a must-have.

Equipping Your Team With The Right Tools

We all want our patients to recover smoothly and feel their best as quickly as possible — especially after something as ordinary (but necessary) as a spay or neuter.

Using electrocautery isn’t just about getting through surgery faster — it’s about creating a gentler, cleaner experience for the patient on the table.

When your tools help reduce trauma, bleeding, and complications, you’re giving your patients a better start to recovery so they can get back to the ball chasing, tail wagging, lip licking things they love most!