Orchid
Springs Animal Hospital offers laser surgery for safer,
more comfortable treatments. In most procedures, the laser can replace the
scalpel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery.
Why laser surgery?
Less Discomfort After Surgery - The laser seals nerve
endings as it "cuts."As
a result, your pet will experience less discomfort after
the procedure.
Virtually No Bleeding - The laser also 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.
Quicker return to normal activities - Healing is rapid and there
is less post-operative discomfort and a better course of healing.
What types of
surgical procedures?
The laser is ideal for a
wide variety of surgical procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, exotics
and other pets.Laser surgery is
commonly used in soft-tissue surgical procedures such as neuters and spays.
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.
