Hunt Valley Animal Hospital Offers Minimally Invasive Surgical Operations
(firmenpresse) - HUNT VALLEY, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 10/06/11 -- announced that it provides minimally invasive pet surgery. Just like with humans, is considered less risky for animals because it involves fewer anatomic structures. The says the surgery reduces the risk of infection, reduces recovery time, and minimizes pain. Dr. Allan Frank, and founder of , has acquired advanced surgical skills through continuing coursework in laparoscopic surgeries, including minimally invasive operations. Dr. Frank's colleagues, Dr. Meghan Johnston, Dr. Gary Brooks and Dr. Courtney Jones have also trained in these techniques. Established by Dr. Frank, the has been serving the Hunt Valley and surrounding communities for over 25 years.
"Just like in humans, for pets is far less risky than open surgery, involves fewer anatomic structures, and greatly reduces the risk of infection," said Dr. Frank. "Most importantly, there is far less pain and the recovery time is much shorter."
The offers a variety of minimally invasive surgical operations, including , spay surgery, and . "For a pet owner, any surgical operation your pet must undergo can be incredibly nerve wracking," said Dr. Frank. "We are excited to be one of the only s in the area to offer patients . Additionally, we are one of the only hospitals in the country to offer cutting-edge ."
Laparoscopic spay surgeries only remove the ovaries (ovariectomy), rather than both the ovaries and the uterus. According to a study published by the Journal of Surgery in 2006, ovariectomy delivers the same health benefits as traditional spay surgeries while reducing pain and disturbing less tissue.
During this surgery, may also be performed. This minimally invasive operation tacks the stomach to the body wall to prevent the life threatening condition of stomach bloating and twisting in large breeds.
also provides surgery for such as pugs, Bulldogs and Boston Terriers, who are affected by elongated soft palates. A new surgical amputation technique corrects the elongated palate so dogs can comfortably breathe.
"Short-nosed breeds that have been bred to have relatively short muzzles and noses often experience breathing difficulties due to undersized or flattened breathing passages," said Dr. Frank. "Our new, minimally invasive surgical amputation technique is an innovative procedure that reduces recovery time and causes less pain. We have been successfully performing this procedure since 2005."
For pets with chronic nasal congestion, discharge, or nasal bleeding, rhinoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that may also be used to help identify chronic and acute nasal conditions. Cystoscopy is used to identify and diagnose lower urinary tract conditions.
"The goal with every surgery we perform is to do so in the safest, most humane way possible," said Dr. Frank. "The health and well being of your pet is our top priority."
Pet owners who wish to learn more about the minimally invasive surgical operations available at the may do so by visiting the vet hospital's website, .
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