Minimally Invasive Surgery options for your pets.

Recent innovations in veterinary medicine and minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technology are changing the face of veterinary medicine. These new minimally invasive surgical approaches complement or replace traditional soft tissue and orthopedic surgery techniques with all the same benefits of traditional surgery.

What exactly is a Minimally Invasive Surgery? 

MIS is any surgical procedure that is performed with the aid of small instruments and cameras with high-definition real-time imaging systems through tiny incisions instead of a large opening.

Why should I choose Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) for my pet?

Your MIS surgeon makes smaller incisions, therefore your pet’s discomfort is minimized and recovery time is quicker.

"Hialeah Police Department Canine Unit has recently chosen minimally invasive surgery for all of their working canines to ensure they have the least amount of post-surgical downtime possible. Minimally Invasive Surgery allows for smaller incisions, as well as less swelling and pain which allows these canines to promptly return to duty."     - Dr. Jim Herrington, Medical Director, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

What procedures can be done with MIS?

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital offers minimally invasive techniques for orthopedic, thoracic, and abdominal surgical cases.

Some of the minimally invasive procedures we offer are:

SOFT TISSUE PROCEDURES:

• Ovariohysterectomy/Ovariectomy (Spay)

• Cryptorchidectomy (Cryptorchid Neuter)

• Abdominal Exploratory

• Lung Lobectomy

• Cystopexy

• Biopsies (ie, Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Lung)

ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES:

In addition to exploratory arthroscopy of joints, some procedures include:

• Arthroscopic debridement

• OCD lesion removal & debridement

• Meniscectomy

• Cruciate ligament debridement

• Biceps tenectomy

• OCD lesion removal and debridement

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

√ Less postoperative pain

√ Quicker recovery time

√ Superior visualization

Meet our Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist

Andrea Clark, DVM, DACVS-SA

More about Dr. Clark...

Dr. Clark joined our team in 2018 and has firmly established herself as an asset to our specialty surgical team. Fully versed in both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, Dr. Clark's experience and commitment to excellence is a trademark in all of her patient care.

Appointments
Wednesday-Saturday
Surgeries performed daily.
Dr. Clark is available by email at
au1000@vca.com

Our Specialty Services apply a team approach to patient care using the strength and expertise of all of our on-site specialists in Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology & Surgery to care for your pet.

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