Keyhole Spay and Surgery
What’s keyhole surgery?
Laparoscopic spay and other keyhole procedures use small incisions and a camera, which usually means less discomfort and a quicker return to normal walks and meals.
Key Takeaways
- Keyhole surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses cameras and small instruments to perform a wide range of procedures.
- Keyhole surgery offers smaller incisions, less chance of infection, and may offer reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery, and fewer complications.
- Medivet offers keyhole surgery as an option at many practices, though availability varies by location.
- Keyhole surgery is often the best choice for neutering female pets, as smaller incisions and fewer stitches help pets recover quickly.
- Keyhole surgery can also be used for other procedures, including cancer and tumour biopsies.
- Pet owners should speak to their vet about whether keyhole surgery is a suitable option for their pet.
- Contact your local Medivet clinic to find out if keyhole surgery is available there.
Keyhole surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique. Cameras and other small instruments are used perform a wide range of procedures. Keyhole surgery is an advanced technique with many advantages and lower risks.
What are the benefits of keyhole surgery?
Keyhole surgery is minimally invasive with lower risks and many advantages. These include:
- Smaller incision
- Less chance of infections
- May offer reduced post-operative pain
- Faster recovery
- Fewer complications
When do we use keyhole surgery?
At Medivet, we offer keyhole surgery as an option when neutering your female pet. This is often the best choice as smaller incisions and fewer stitches mean that your pet should be back on her feet as soon as possible, experiencing less disruption and discomfort.
Keyhole surgery can also be used in a number of other surgeries and in cancer and tumour biopsies. Speak to your vet about whether keyhole surgery could be a suitable option for your pet.
Please contact your local Medivet practice to find out if they offer keyhole surgery.
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