Laproscopic Spay

LAPROSCOPIC SPAYS  (OVARIECTOMY) Offering your pet up to 65% Less pain

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   Laproscopy is a minimally invasive technique for viewing the internal structures of the abdomen.  A laproscope ( camera) inserted through a small incision in the abdomen magnifies internal structures of the abdomen on a tv monitor for a more thorough examination.  Additional small incisions are made to facilitate the use of surgical instruments.  The most common application of laproscopy is biopsy.  In recent years, laproscopy has been adopted as a less traumatic and less painful alternative to traditional spays.

                   In a traditional spay a 2"- 3" or larger incision is made in the abdomen through which the ovarian ligament is blindly torn from the abdominal wall.  This tearing may cause brusing and postoperative pain.  Traditional spays require significant tension on the ovaries and uterus which may cause trauma and bleeding.  Traditional spays are typically performed as in-patient surgeries which require an overnight stay, since we will be opening the abdomen.

                      When perfomring a laproscopic spay, the procedure is done through two or three tiny incisions in the abdomen, typically 3/16' in size. The procedure is performed with magnified views of the organs allowing for greater precision.  The ovarian ligament is carefully cut and cauterized, rather then torn.  laproscopic spays offer patients 65% less pain- which is a significant amount!  It also takes less time to recover and causes less trauma.

ADVANTAGES OF LAPROSCOPIC SPAYS OVER TRADITIONAL SURGERY

1) A recent study concluded laproscopic spays caused less surgical stress and up to 65% less post-operative pain than a traditional open surgical spay.

2) The entire surgery is performed through a few tiny incisions rather than a larger abdominal opening.  Smaller incisions are less painful and reduce recovery time.

3) Usually performed as an outpatient procedure so your pet recovers at home.  Traditional open spays typically require an overnight stay.

4) Laproscopic allows for better visualization of abdominal organs.

5) Controlled incisions eliminate pain and bruising caused by tearing of tissue assiociated with traditional spays.

6) In larger breed dogs gastropexy can be performed at the time of spay.   

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