What is Minimally Invasive Surgery and how does it work?

Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical technique that uses very small instrumentation in combination with surgical telescopes (endoscopes) and video display systems to reduce the incision size and provide better visibility for the surgeon.

 

Using advanced equipment and techniques, doctors can:

1.       Get a much better look at their surgery

2.       Perform more precise surgery

3.       Enable faster recovery

Is Minimally Invasive Surgery New?

The first endoscope was developed in 1806, but had to wait for the electric light in 1853 to be of any real use. Endoscopes have been used in human surgery since the early 1900's.

What does this mean for my pet?

Reduced Risk Of Infection: By keeping incisions small, your pet has reduced risk of being exposed to infections.

Precision: Specialized scopes and videos systems your doctor uses make it much easier to see what they're doing. This makes for a much more precise surgery.

Less Pain Medication: Typically, MIS patients require smaller dosages of anesthesia and post-operative pain control drugs.

Quick Return To Normal Activities: Precise and efficient techniques, together with reduced exposure to infection and drugs means quicker recovery and less recovery discomfort for your pet.

Typical Endoscopic Procedures:

• General Exploratory
• Foreign Body Removal
• Spay
• Gastropexy - fixation of stomach
• Liver Biopsy
• Retained Testicle (s)
• Rhinoscopy - Nose
• Arthroscopy - Joints
• Otoscopy - Ears
• Vaginoscopy - Reproductive
• Cystoscopy - Bladder and Stones

Can my pet benefit from MIS?

Many procedures performed on pets today can benefit from using endoscopes and MIS techniques. If your pet needs surgery, talk to your doctor to see if a less invasive approach is available.