Pet Laser Surgery
At Palisades Veterinary Hospital, we use advanced surgical techniques to provide precise, thoughtful care for our patients. One of the tools available to our veterinarians is a surgical laser.
Laser surgery refers to the use of a surgical laser during certain procedures. Depending on your pet’s needs and the type of surgery being performed, our veterinarians may use a laser for all or part of a procedure to make precise incisions while helping minimize bleeding, swelling, and tissue trauma. When appropriate, this technique can help support a more comfortable recovery and get your pet back to feeling like themselves sooner.
How Does Laser Surgery Work?
For some procedures, our veterinarians may use a surgical laser as an alternative to traditional surgical instruments like scalpels. The laser uses focused energy to make precise incisions in soft tissue while helping seal small blood vessels as it works. This can give our veterinary team greater control during the procedure while helping minimize bleeding and the impact on surrounding tissue.
Benefits of Laser Surgery for Pets
When your pet needs surgery, even small improvements in comfort and recovery can make a difference. Depending on the procedure, using a surgical laser may offer benefits including:
- Greater Precision: A surgical laser allows our veterinarians to work with a high degree of precision, focusing closely on the area being treated.
- Less Bleeding: The laser helps seal small blood vessels as it works, which can reduce bleeding during certain procedures and provide a clearer view of the surgical area.
- Improved Comfort: Because the laser can seal small nerve endings as it moves through tissue, it may help keep pets more comfortable following certain procedures.
- Less Swelling: The laser can help seal small lymphatic vessels and minimize tissue trauma, which may help reduce swelling after surgery and support a more comfortable recovery.
When Is a Surgical Laser Used?
Every pet and every surgical procedure is different. Our veterinarians consider the type of procedure, the area being treated, and your pet’s individual needs when choosing the most appropriate surgical approach.
A laser may be used for all or part of certain procedures when it offers an advantage for your pet. In other cases, traditional surgical techniques may be a better choice.
Whatever approach we recommend, our goal is to choose the technique that best supports your pet’s safety, comfort, and recovery.
Thoughtful Surgical Care for Your Pet
We understand that having your pet undergo surgery can be stressful. At Palisades Veterinary Hospital, technology is one of the many tools we use to provide individualized care and help make the experience as safe and comfortable as possible for your pet.
If your pet needs surgery, our veterinary team will walk you through the recommended procedure, answer your questions, and explain what to expect before and after surgery so you can feel confident in their care.
Have questions about an upcoming procedure or the surgical techniques available for your pet? Please request an appointment with our team today!