Minimally invasive surgery in small animal practice

摘要

Clinical applications for laparoscopy and thoracoscopy have been developed and can be performed by practitioners (surgeons) who want become proficient in minimally invasive techniques. Simple procedures, such as many laparoscopic assisted surgeriesand laparoscopic biopsies can be done by surgeons with modest skills. Minimally invasive surgery reduces the surgical insult and would seem to be preferred over traditional open approaches for any operation that can be performed by laparoscopy. Althoughresearch studies have documented decreased stress responses following minimally invasive surgery, we would request laparoscopy for ourselves as we believe it to be less invasive. Clients frequently rationalize, "I want the same advanced medical/surgicaltreatment for my four-legged family member as I want for myself." The surgeon also can see the diseased area better and can easily record these images. Minimally invasive surgical treatments have dramatically advanced patient care for people, and companion animal practice is following this trend.