In laparoscopic surgery, a very small incision is made to allow a laparoscope (a long fiber-optic instrument) into the affected area. The laparoscope has a camera on it, which allows us to see what’s going on without completely opening the area up.
Types of Laparoscopic Surgeries Performed in our San Mateo Clinic
NPVSG provides laparoscopic surgical services including, but not limited to:
- Spay surgery to remove a combination of ovaries and uterus
- Prophylactic gastropexy to treat and prevent gastric dilatation and volvulus
- Biopsy and removal of bladder stones
- Treatment for retained testicles
- Adrenalectomy in the case of tumors
- Abdominal exploration for liver, kidney, and GI biopsy as well as gall bladder aspirates
- Cisterna Chyli Ablation to treat Idiopathic Chylothorax