Soft Tissue Surgery

 

What is soft tissue surgery for pets?

Soft tissue surgery refers to any surgical procedure involving the skin, muscles, internal organs, and body cavities.
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This includes routine and urgent surgery such as : 

  • Desexing
  • Gastropexy
  • Hernia repair - umbilical, inguinal, scrotal
  • Exploratory laparotomies
  • Caesareans
  • Lump removals
  • Tissue biopsies - sample collection
  • Wound repairs
  • Removal of intestinal foreign bodies
  • BOAS - folding palatoplasty, rhinoplasty and removal of everted laryngeal saccules
  • Cherry eye

....the list is endless!

 

What's involved in soft tissue surgery?

On arrival, we review the consent form, answer questions, weigh your pet, and conduct a vet and nurse pre-anaesthetic check. If planned, we also collect and process blood samples.

  • Before anaesthesia: Your pet is settled into a comfortable kennel and given a light sedative to help them relax.
  • During preparation: A vet and nurse place an IV catheter, administer anaesthetic, and insert a breathing tube for oxygen and gas anaesthesia.
  • In surgery: Our nurse monitors vital signs while the surgical area is clipped, sterilised, and operated on under strict sterile conditions.
  • After surgery: Your pet recovers on a warm blanket with close monitoring.
  • Discharge: Once awake and stable, we update you and provide clear instructions on medication, rest, feeding and aftercare.

Orthopaedic Surgery

 

What is orthopaedic pet surgery? 

Orthopaedic surgery refers to surgical procedures that address conditions affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

It's commonly used to treat issues such as:

  • Cruciate ligament injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Joint dislocations
  • Hip or elbow dysplasia

The majority of elective orthopaedic surgeries are performed by a mobile specialist surgeon at Vets in Frankston, however complicated or emergency orthopaedic cases, such as spinal surgery, may need to be referred to a specialist hospital. 
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