We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our Hospital. Soft tissue surgeries are those that are not associated with bone.
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. We are world renown for cosmetic surgery of ears and tails. Consultation with Dr. Lapova is required pre-operatively.
Spay/Neuter. We offer these elective procedures with individual attention to the patient, their breed, size, age and purpose. Each patient has specific set of benefits and risks, therefore presurgical consultation is required. We will also discuss personalized care plan, including certain laboratory tests for their age, breed, and health status.
Masses and Tumors. One of most common soft tissue surgeries is the removal of masses, or lumps. Most of these masses, once removed and tested, are found to be benign; however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump is necessary to improve the outcome in your Pet if the mass is cancerous.
Exploratory Laparotomy is a type of soft tissue surgery of the abdomen. It may be indicated in various circumstances, including foreign body obstruction of the GI tract by an ingested object; to locate and remove internal masses of different organs, infected organs such as uterus pyometra, or retained testicles; or even in case of emergency such is severe traumatic bleeding in the abdomen. We may refer serious cases requiring extensive surgical and post operative care to 24-hour specialty hospitals.
Ear Hematoma. If your dog suffers from frequent ear infections, head shacking can lead to a formation of hematoma – large blood-filled sac between the two surfaces of the ear. While some respond to medical management, many require surgical intervention to reduce pain, swelling, and improve cosmetic outcome. Surgical removal of masses and polyps inside ear canals can reduce their occurrence by improving airflow into the ear canal. End stage otitis may necessitate referral to a board certified Veterinary Surgeon for the total ear canal ablation procedure.
Eye and Lid Surgery. Squinting and excessive tear production may be clinical signs of eye diseases. While many cases can be treated medically, some necessitate surgical intervention to allow the eye to heal faster. In some Pets, the eyelashes and eyelid masses may damage the cornea. Surgical intervention improves comfort, reduces the chances of corneal scarring, and enhances the Pet’s vision in the long term. We can also repair many cases of entropion, or excessive rolling of the eye lids, as well as perform an enucleation when necessary. We use state of the art magnifying and lighting equipment to perform eye surgery. Keep in mind that in complex cases, referral to the board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist may be necessary.
Please contact us if you’d like to discuss how soft tissue surgery might be able to help your Pet.