Dr. Mario Cabrera
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Proven Experience & Reliability – The surgeon has used VETIGEL® in 100+ cases since its release, demonstrating consistent performance and trust in real surgical practice.
- Key Clinical Advantages – Appreciated for its precise wound conformity, ease of placement, and reliable haemostasis, especially in challenging procedures like cholecystectomy and TECA.
- Broad Potential & Value – Seen as a versatile tool across surgeries requiring prompt bleeding control, ultimately saving time, reducing blood loss, and improving surgical efficiency.
How long have you been using VETIGEL®, and approximately how many cases have involved its use?
“I began using VETIGEL® shortly after its initial release, recognizing the need for a practical, cost-effective haemostatic option in veterinary surgery. To date, I have employed it in well over one hundred cases across my mobile surgical practice.”
What do you appreciate most about VETIGEL®?
“Its ability to conform precisely to the geometry of the wound. Placement is straightforward, and once applied, it remains where it is needed, facilitating rapid and reliable haemostasis.”
What types of procedures have benefited most in your experience?
“Cholecystectomy has been the most notable. During gallbladder dissection from the hepatic bed, diffuse oozing is common; VETIGEL® consistently provides efficient control of that bleeding.”
Given your experience, in what other applications do you see potential?
“Broadly, any procedure where prompt haemostasis is required. In particular, I have found it valuable during total ear canal ablation (TECA) when encountering significant bleeding; in these instances, VETIGEL® has been instrumental in achieving control and maintaining surgical clarity.”
Would you recommend VETIGEL® to other veterinary professionals?
“Yes. For surgeons who operate routinely, it is a worthwhile addition to the operative toolkit—improving efficiency, reducing blood loss, and supporting predictable outcomes.”
Finish this sentence: VETIGEL® saves…
“…time and blood loss, while improving operative efficiency”