Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
Veterinary soft tissue surgery is a specialized area within veterinary surgery that addresses a wide range of medical conditions affecting organs, tissues, and body cavities, excluding bones, joints, muscles, or the neurologic system. Understanding the process and options can help ensure the best outcomes for your pet. This guide is for pet owners considering or preparing for veterinary soft tissue surgery for their animals.
Why Soft Tissue Surgery?
Soft tissue surgery services encompass a wide range of procedures that involve the skin, muscles, organs, and other non-bony structures of the body.
Understanding soft tissue surgery is essential for pet owners seeking the best care for their animals. It is recommended for a variety of reasons, including the treatment of tumors, cysts, urinary blockages, foreign body ingestion, and traumatic injuries. Early intervention is crucial, as timely diagnosis and treatment can lead to better outcomes, less invasive procedures, and improved recovery for pets.
The decision to proceed with surgery is always based on a thorough examination, advanced diagnostics such as digital radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography scan, and a discussion of all options with the pet owner, ensuring informed decisions are made.
Some of the common types of soft tissue surgical procedures offered by Dr. Oshin include:
Emergency Surgeries
- Internal bleeding
- Intestinal obstructions
- Bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus)
- Bite wounds
- Other traumatic injuries
Abdominal Surgeries and Gastrointestinal Surgeries
- Gastrointestinal foreign body removal
- Hernia repairs
- Mass removals
- Cystotomy (surgically opening the bladder to remove stones)
- Abdominal exploratory surgery
- Splenectomy (removal of the spleen)
- Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) surgery
Cardiothoracic (Heart and Lungs) Surgeries
- Lung lobectomy
- Thoracic duct ligation
- Pericardiectomy
- Patent ductus arteriosus ligation
- Thymoma removal
- Persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) surgery
- Tracheal stent placement
Urogenital Surgeries
Stent placement
Urinary stone removal
Bladder tumor removal
Urethrostomy
Ectopic ureter ablation
Urethral stenting for urethral or bladder neck cancer
Prostatic surgery
Orchiectomy
Cryptorchidectomy
Ovariohysterectomy
Perineal urethrostomy (widens the opening of the urethra in cats and dogs)
Hepatobiliary Surgeries
Liver lobectomy
Gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Common bile duct stenting
Gall bladder rerouting
Reconstructive Surgeries
Tumor removal
Wound management (skin flaps, skin grafts)
Screw tail removal
Skin fold removal
- Amputations
Ear Surgeries
Hematoma removal
Total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy (TECA)
Ventral bulla osteotomy
Perineal Surgeries
Perineal hernias
Colonic or rectal tumors
Anal sac removal
Head and Neck Surgeries
Nose, larynx, thyroid, and esophagus procedures
Esophageal foreign body removal
Brachycephalic airway obstruction surgery (rhinoplasty, elongated soft palate resection, everted laryngeal saccule resection)
Cleft palate repair
Mandibulectomy
Maxillectomy
Glossectomy
Thyroid tumor removal
Laryngeal paralysis correction
Tracheostomy
Salivary gland surgery
Mass Removals
- Removal of suspicious lumps or tumors
Minimally Invasive Surgeries
- Laparoscopic gastropexy
- Ovariectomy
- Cryptorchidectomy
- Liver biopsy
- Thoracoscopic pericardiectomy
Dr. Oshin has specialized training and experience and is fluent in the use of state-of-the-art technology necessary to provide soft tissue surgical services. Dr. Oshin offers veterinary soft tissue surgery consultations to his clients to provide a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan, both surgical and non-surgical, for their pets.