Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is an exciting facet of surgery that allows for less pain and faster return to comfort for your pet.
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Our surgeons create small incisions through the skin to allow access to the surgery site through skin ‘portals’. Through these portals, we insert a small camera into different body cavities including the abdomen, chest, and even joints. We work with a magnified high-definition image that can often make the surgery easier and allow us to find problems that may be missed with a regular “open” surgery. Additional portals can easily be created to allow the surgeon to utilize specialized instruments to perform different procedures. The smaller incisions often allow for a faster recovery with less post-operative pain and a smaller incision for your pet.
We incorporate minimally invasive surgery in procedures including:
Arthroscopy for joint disorders (elbows, stifles, and shoulders)
Thoracoscopy for diagnosis of chest, heart, and lung disease
Laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of abdominal organ disease
Additionally, we perform a non-invasive laser disc procedure to prevent disc herniation/rupture. Visit our Medical Library to learn more about these minimally invasive surgeries