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| Laser Surgery Laser Surgery is now available at Shank Animal Hospital. It is just one more way that we are setting the standard in veterinary care. Lasers have been successfully used on humans for over 30 years. This knowledge gained in human medicine is beneficial for your pets. Because your pet's health is as important to us as it is to you, Shank Animal Hospital is now offering laser surgery as an exciting new option for safer, more comfortable treatments. In many procedures, the laser can replace the scalpel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery. Benefits of Laser Surgery Less Pain - The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience less pain and be more comfortable post operatively. Less Bleeding - The Laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. This speeds many procedures, reducing the time your pet needs to be under anesthesia, which further reduces possible complications. Less Swelling - Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your pet is an invisible beam of light. What does this mean for my pet? Reduced risk of infection - As the laser removes diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria present. Precision - The laser can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue. Quick return to normal activities - Healing is rapid and there is less post- operative discomfort and a better course of healing. Frequently Asked Questions
What Types of Procedures Can A Laser Perform? The laser is ideal for a wide variety of surgical procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, exotics, horses and other pets. Laser surgery is commonly used in soft-tissue surgical procedures. Your veterinarian will be able to tell you if your pet's procedure can benefit from laser surgery. Common procedures include:
What Is a Laser? A laser is a device that generates an intense beam of coherent light that can cut, seal or vaporize tissue. Why Laser Surgery? Less Pain - the laser automatically seals nerve endings, which means the patient feels less pain post-operatively. Less Bleeding - the laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. Less Swelling - the laser does not bruise or tear tissue, thereby reducing inflammatory responses and hastening healing. Quicker Recovery - decreased pain, bleeding and swelling mean that the patient can return to normal activity and the home environment sooner. Are Lasers New? Laser technology has been helping doctors to safely and effectively treat patients for more than 20 years. The technology is well proven and well documented, and it is now being adopted by veterinarians to provide better pet care. How Does a Laser Work? The way a particular laser works is determined by the specific wavelength of light that it produces. For example, the most commonly used surgical laser is a CO2 laser which produces an invisible beam of light that vaporizes the water normally found in the skin and other soft tissue. Because the doctor can precisely control the laser, only a thin layer of tissue is removed, leaving the surrounding areas unaffected. |
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