Small Animal Surgical Procedures Using the Ultrasonically Activated Instrument

Abstract

It is well known that the ultrasonically activated instrument is useful for general and laparoscopic surgery in human medicine. In veterinary medicine, there are few informations about the application of this instrument. This report introduced how to use the ultrasonically activated instrument, Harmonic Scalpel^® (Johnson & Johnson K.K.), for small animal surgical procedures. The report also showed some cases operated with the instrument.