The Future of Veterinary Medicine

In the modern age.

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Laser Surgery

Laser surgery is an exciting advance from traditional scalpel-based surgery. The surgeon does not use a blade, and instead controls a lightweight calibrated handpiece that emits a state-of-the-art carbon dioxide (C0â‚‚) laser beam. The finely tuned, invisible light beam simultaneously cuts and cauterizes tissue, as well as blood and lymphatic vessels, with incredible precision.

Making a Difference This cutting-edge technology has immense benefits for the pet patient and their veterinarian, including:
  • Reduced bleeding — The surgeon can quickly seal any bleeding vessels without changing instruments. Reduced blood loss results in decreased postoperative complication risks and maintains a cleaner visual field for the surgeon.
  • Reduced infection risk — Because the laser operates at a high temperature, any bacteria are destroyed.
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  • Enhanced precision — The laser’s specificity and fine point allow enhanced control and accuracy compared with a standard surgical blade.
  • Minimal postoperative swelling — Lymphatic vessels, which commonly contribute to postoperative edema, are quickly cauterized, like blood vessels, to prevent swelling and pain.
  • Accelerated healing — Surgical lasers reduce bleeding, bruising, inflammation, and tissue damage along the incisions, resulting in fewer complications, less pain, and faster recovery. 
  • Minimized tissue trauma — Traditional blades create microtrauma, because pressure is applied to slice through tissue layers, vessels, and nerves, which can lead to bruising, pain, damaged tissue, prolonged healing, and significant scarring. In addition to sealing vessels and nerve endings, the surgical laser allows for finer control and a lighter touch, which preserves and protects the dissected tissue—thereby accelerating healing. 
  • Improved surgical efficiency and reduced anesthetic times — Because the surgical laser performs several functions at once and provides stellar precision and control, surgeries are more accurate and take less time, which decreases the likelihood for anesthetic complications.
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The surgical laser can be used for most soft tissue surgeries, including spays, neuters, wound closures, mass removals, limb amputations, and some oral and upper airway procedures. If your pet needs surgery, our veterinarians will explain whether the surgical laser is the best choice for their procedure and recovery.

What procedures can be performed with laser surgery?

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