Pet Specialty Surgery

Common types of pet specialty surgery:
Orthopedic surgery: This involves surgery on the bones, joints, and muscles of the body. Common orthopedic specialty surgeries include:
Total hip replacement: This surgery involves replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial implant.
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO): This surgery is used to treat a common knee joint disease in dogs called cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture.
Spinal surgery: This surgery is used to treat a variety of spinal conditions, such as intervertebral disc disease and spinal fractures.
Neurological surgery: This involves surgery on the brain and spinal cord. Common neurological specialty surgeries include:
Brain tumor removal: This surgery is used to remove tumors from the brain.
Intervertebral disc herniation surgery: This surgery is used to treat herniated discs in the spine, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and cause pain and paralysis.
Hydrocephalus surgery: This surgery is used to treat hydrocephalus, a condition in which there is an excess of fluid in the brain.
Oncological surgery: This involves surgery to remove cancerous tumors. Common oncological specialty surgeries include:
Mast cell tumor removal: Mast cell tumors are a common type of skin cancer in dogs.
Splenectomy: This surgery is used to remove the spleen, which is an organ that is often involved in cancer in dogs.
Liver lobectomy: This surgery is used to remove a portion of the liver, which is a common site of cancer in dogs and cats.