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Some of the most common reasons are: to remove bladder stones (cystotomy), to remove a foreign body, and to remove a mass/tumor. We can perform a large number of procedures on most organ systems. The following is a list of surgical procedures we perform here at Metzler Veterinary Hospital.
Depending on the type of surgery your pet needs, we may require additional diagnostics to be performed (such as blood work, x-rays, etc). This will be discussed with you at the time of consult. In addition, in a small number of surgical cases, spay/neuter will be required as some conditions are genetic/heritable; this will also be discussed with you at the time of your consult.
TECABO (total ear canal ablation bulla osteotomy
Thyroid tumor removal
Mandibulecotmy/maxillectomy (removal of a portion of the jaw)
Sialoadenectomy (salivary gland removal)
Enucleation
Eyelid mass removal
Entropion
Foreign body (gastrotomy, enterotomy, resection and anastomosis)
Liver tumor removal
Cholesystectomy (removal of the gall bladder)
Gastropexy (prophylactic or for GDV)
Cystotomy
Ectopic ureter
Perienal/scrotal urethrostomy
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Pyometra
Ovariohysterectomy (spay)
Castration (neuter)
Dystocia (c-section)
Brachycephalic airway surgery
Laryngeal tieback (for laryngeal paralysis)
PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)
PRAA (persistent right aortic arch)/vascular ring anomaly
Lung lobectomy (lung lobe removal)
Splenectomy
Hernia repair (perineal, abdominal, inguinal)
Mass/tumor removal
Mammary chain removal
Skin/wound reconstruction, including skin grafts and flaps
Amputation (limb, tail, digit)