Meadowlands Veterinary Center Announces
“The Minimally Invasive Surgery Center”

“We are proud to be one of the few practices in the United States
able to offer this service to the community”

            Dr. Robert Slobody at Meadowlands Veterinary Center here in Willoughby, Ohio has pioneered a new laparoscopic ovariectomy (spay) procedure that diminishes pain and recovery time for female dogs by up to 65 percent compared to the traditional method. Laparoscopic ovariectomy is minimally invasive and safer because the entire procedure is performed through a dime-sized incision, and, while he views the organs via a state-of-the-art camera system, the ovaries are removed by cauterizing the blood vessels and ligaments. The procedure eliminates tearing of the ligaments, potential tearing of the body wall and possible hemorrhage by the main arteries to the ovaries.
            Many procedures using these techniques are currently available and the list will continue to grow as new skills are developed. Some of these available procedures here at Meadowlands include; Ovariectomy (Spay), Retained abdominal testicles, Liver Biopsy, Liver tumor removal, Kidney biopsy, Stomach Tacking (bloat prevention), Cancer staging, Intestinal feeding tube placement, Pericardial window, Lung tumors and bullas, Bladder stone removal, Bladder polyps and tumors, Intestinal biopsy, Pancreatic evaluation and biopsy.
            The recognized benefits of minimally invasive surgery for all types of human surgical procedures are now available for our animal friends. Laparoscopic techniques allow for less surgical trauma, more precise procedures performed under magnification, reduced discomfort associated with incisional healing and therefore decreased need for postoperative medications, along with excellent cosmetic outcome. This makes it the preferred choice of surgeons and a viable alternative for your pets. Clients frequently rationalize, “I want the same advanced medical/surgical treatment for my four-legged family member as I want for myself.”
            The benefits are well documented but the advanced training and high cost of specialized equipment have suppressed its use in modern Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Robert Slobody here at Meadowlands Veterinary Center in Willoughby, Ohio has received the advanced training and has procured the specialized equipment to make these procedures possible and available to your pets. “We are proud to be one of the few practices in the United States able to offer this service to the community.”

To learn more about "Minimally Invasive Surgery"
www.vet.uga.edu/mis