Laparoscopic Surgery
Switzer Veterinary Clinic is one of the few veterinary hospitals in Michigan offering laparoscopic surgery. Minimally invasive surgery techniques offer safer procedures with less pain and faster recoveries.
A L.OVE spay is short for a Laparoscopic OVE (ovariectomy). This is a minimally invasive spay that removes the ovaries from healthy dogs and has been shown to be a dramatically less painful alternative to traditional spays. With this technique, 2 small incisions are made into the abdomen and our laparoscopic equipment is used to perform the surgery. The ovarian ligament is not torn from the body like a traditional spay, but carefully cut and cauterized with virtually no bleeding or pain. No tension is placed on the uterus (which is not removed). Because of the enhanced visualization, there is less chance of leaving ovarian tissue behind. Like other minimally invasive procedures, laparoscopic spays create minimal trauma and have a fast recovery time. Activity restriction is only recommended for the first 2 days after a LOVE spay versus 10-14 days for a traditional spay.
Advantages of Laparoscopy?
Laparoscopic spays have been found to be 60% less painful compared to traditional open spays.
The entire surgery is performed through two tiny incisions (generally 3/16”). Smaller incisions are less painful, reduce recovery time, and are less likely to have major post-operative complications.
A magnified view of internal organs allows for precise cauterized incisions with none of the tearing or bruising normally associated with traditional spays.
Laparoscope-assisted gastropexy can be performed at the time of the spay with a 1.5-inch incision compared to an additional 8-12-inch incision normally needed with a traditional open gastropexy.
Less pain! Faster recovery! More dog park! Please feel free to contact us for more information about Laparoscoptic Surgery.