Overview
On 9th April, HongYu Medical welcomed doctor Nick Woo from Singapore Advanced VetCare to take the V-Clamp surgery training. After the whole training process, they start to operate the surgery independently with more confidence and proficiency. Congrats them on successfully completing the V-Clamp Surgery training!
About Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre
Highlights
Advanced VetCare Veterinary Centre is a 24-hour pet clinic in Singapore that provides all-day emergency and critical care services, seven days a week. As a one-stop pet hospital in Singapore, they are fully equipped to treat all types of injuries, illnesses and emergencies.
About Doctor Nick Woo
Details
Dr. Nick Woo acquired his degree from the University of Queensland in 2008 and completed two year-long internships at Queensland Veterinary Specialists (QVS) and Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC). During these internships, he developed a keen focus on Small Animal Surgery and oncology. Following his time in Australia, he apprenticed under esteemed oncology surgery specialist Dr. Rod Straw. Returning to Singapore in 2011, he spent the next six years as a consultant surgeon and practice manager at a busy referral practice. In 2017, recognizing the demand for elevated veterinary care, Dr. Woo founded Advanced VetCare. Additionally, he chaired the local host committee for the 2018 World Small Animal Veterinary Association Veterinary Congress and served as Vice-President of the Singapore Veterinary Association in 2017. Dr. Woo's professional interests encompass all facets of surgery, with a particular emphasis on oncology (cancer) and reconstructive surgery.
Training Process Review
Outcomes
About V-Clamp
Shanghai Hongyu Medical Technology Co.,LTD, is a high-tech enterprise dedicating to pet cardiology research, innovative medical device R & D and commercialization, lts core product is the self-developed mitral valve interventional repair device V-Clamp. It is the only surgical instrument around the world which can be used to treat mitral regurgitation for pet dogs. The company adheres to the concept of innovation and development, with the mission of benefiting the lives of pets.
Discussion
About HongYu Medical
Closing Notes
The V-Clamp serves as the veterinary counterpart to the human Mitra-Clip. With a compact size of approximately 8 mm, it is surgically implanted to conjoin the two leaflets of the mitral valve in patients afflicted with myxomatous mitral valve disease. This action aims to mitigate the backward flow of blood through the valve, a phenomenon responsible for heart failure in both veterinary and human cases. Clinical studies have validated the V-Clamp's efficacy in reducing the severity of mitral valve regurgitation in dogs. Notably, the procedure involves a small apical incision, significantly enhancing its safety profile.
