Soft tissue surgery

What is soft tissue surgery?

Surgery relating to structures other than bone or nervous system are typically grouped together as soft tissue surgeries. If you are seeking specialised care, remember that you need to get a referral from your vet.

These procedures are diverse, challenging and often require the experience of specialist vet surgeons and specialised equipment. Our referral animal hospital is superbly equipped with state of the art equipment and operating theatres.

Outstanding infection control protocols are in place to minimise the risk of surgical site infection. Our surgical service is enhanced by the latest technologies provided by veterinary imaging specialists. Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), fluoroscopy, ultrasonography and digital radiography (DR) are all available on-site. Many soft tissue cases can benefit from a consultative and collaborative approach between our surgical and veterinary internal medicine teams. The input from both departments ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Soft tissue surgery procedures performed by GARS

Urethrostomies for urinary tract obstruction

  • Perineal
  • Prepubic
  • Subpubic
  • Scrotal

Gastrointestinal

  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastropexy
  • Enterotomy
  • Enterectomy
  • Colectomy
  • Portosystemic shunt attenuation

Ear

  • Ventral bulla osteotomy
  • Total ear canal ablation (TECA)
  • Lateral bulla osteotomy (LBO)

Thoracic

  • Pericardiectomy
  • Vascular ring anomalies
  • Patent ductus arteriosus attenuation

Hernia repair

  • Perineal
  • Inguinal
  • Body wall rupture
  • Diaphragmatic rupture

Urinary tract

  • Cystoscopy
  • Ureteral ectopia correction
  • Colposuspension
  • Urethropexy
  • Cystotomy
  • Percutaneous cystolithotomy
  • Artificial urethral sphincter

Corrective surgery for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) 

Maxillectomy/mandibulectomy for oral neoplasia 

Cricoarytenoid lateralization for laryngeal paralysis 

Sialoadenectomy for mucocoele 

Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures

Read more about our laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures on our minimally invasive surgery page. 

Emergency Care

GARS also functions as an emergency hospital vet, providing critical care to pets in urgent situations. With veterinary care available 24/7, you can trust our experienced team to provide top-tier emergency services when your pet needs it most. Contact our animal referral hospital today.

 

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