Laparoscopy & Thoracoscopy

Laparoscopy & Thoracoscopy

Many surgical procedures, which previously required a Thoracotomy (incision into the chest) or Laparotomy (incision into the abdomen), can now be performed thoracoscopically or laparoscopically through small portal incisions.

Some commonly performed thoracoscopic procedures include:

• Pericardial windows for the treatment of pericardial effusion
• Lung biopsies
• Thoracic exploratories
• Assistance in surgical correction of chylothorax

Some commonly performed laparoscopic procedures include:

• Liver biopsies
• Renal Biopsies
• Laparoscopic-assisted intestinal biopsies
• Ovariohysterectomy (Spay) and cryptorchid neuter
• Prophylactic gastropexy for the prevention of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)