Each year thousands of surgeries are performed all over the world to treat different diseases and injuries both in humans and animals. Each surgery demands a lot of medical knowledge, practice, and high-quality surgical instruments to succeed. Surgeons are trained for years before they get to operate on a real patient. A faulty instrument can cause harm to the patient and make the condition even worse than before. Therefore, the use of the high-quality instrument is a necessity. The availability of a good and reliable surgical instrument is what causes trouble for left-handed veterinarians.

Left-handed veterinary surgeons find it difficult to operate using standard right-handed surgical instruments. They need proper surgical equipment especially made to suit their needs. Therefore, GerVetUSA Inc. manufactures a wide range of surgical instruments for left-handed veterinarians to make the process of surgery easy for them. They are made from medical-grade German forged stainless material for increased strength and durability. You can find the ones with tungsten carbide inserts, titanium, and chrome-plated material. Our surgical instruments are lightweight, reliable, and easy to handle. Let us discuss some of them in detail.

Lister Bandage Scissors - Left Hand

Lister bandage scissors are used for cutting circumferential bandages for sizing, dressing, or removing. They can also be used during veterinary C-section surgeries for opening the uterus. It is specifically designed to save the surrounding tissues or organs from harm. These scissors are specifically designed to suit the needs of left-handed veterinary. They come with angled inserts and a slightly longer lower blade with a blunt knob at the tip. They are designed in such a way that they provide a better angle to left-handed users. They are available in multiple variations in sizes and styles. You can choose the one that suits your needs the best.

Crile Hemostatic Forceps 5 1/2", Left Hand

Crile hemostatic forceps are also known as Crile hemostats. The horizontal serrations on the jaws help in stopping the blood flow by clamping blood vessels or tissues firmly. They are available in both straight and curved designs. They come with a ratchet locking mechanism.  These instruments are specifically designed to fit perfectly in the hand of the left-handed user.

Metzenbaum Scissors Tungsten Carbide Insert Blades - Left Hand

Veterinarians widely use Metzenbaum Scissors in surgical procedures that require the dissection of tissues or organs. These scissors contain tungsten carbide inserts that make the instrument strong and durable. These scissors can make the dissection procedure very easy for left-handed surgeons. They are available in curved and straight designs. These instruments are reusable and autoclavable.

Mayo Dissecting Scissors - Left Hand

Mayo Dissecting Scissors are also known as suture scissors. These scissors are used to cut tissues, meshes, sutures, and rubber. These scissors have stronger blades and handles than Metzenbaum scissors. These scissors are specifically manufactured for left-handed surgeons. They provide a better view of the cutting process. These scissors can also be used to elaborate the object. You can buy them in different sizes and designs according to your needs.

Mayo Hegar Needle Holders, Tungsten Carbide Insert Jaws - Left Hand

Mayo Hegar Needle Holder is the perfect surgical instrument for holding suture needles during animal surgical procedures. The finger-ring handle is designed specifically to provide comfort to left-handed veterinarians. It provides better control over the suturing process. Tungsten carbide inserts make the jaws strong and robust. It comes with a gold-plated ring handle for better identification. You can reuse this product after proper cleaning and sterilization.

Why do I need left-handed equipment if I can operate with the right-handed one?

Many left-handed surgeons can learn to use right-handed equipment. However, it takes a lot of thought, effort, and practice for them to use the standard surgical instruments. Moreover, there always remains a chance of human error. When left-handed users use the equipment specifically designed for their needs, the previously thought out tasks become natural and subconscious. Each move becomes more efficient, precise, and comfortable.

How do the left-handed instruments differ from the right-handed ones?

Left-handed surgical instruments are manufactured with subtle differences from right-handed instruments. A slight change in the position of blades and the ratchet locking mechanism makes them easier for left-handed veterinarians to use.