By William E. Schultz, DVM For The Education Center Originally Published In Veterinary Practice News, October 2019 – Download as a PDF Overly aggressive licking of a puppy’s sheath by…
Due to high vascularity, good visualization during a surgical procedure can be difficult. The CO2 laser provides very good and safe hemostasis during this type of procedure. Combined with other…
Belle, a two-year, nine-month-old Cane Corso, had a history of a prolapsed vaginal hyperplasia at her last cycle and it repeated at the current cycle. It was decided to remove…
Although not as often as in the past, cats still develop urinary obstruction and urethrostomy is necessary. During a conventional scalpel procedure, visualization may be compromised due to hemorrhage from…
A CO2 laser cauterizes blood vessels up to 0.5 millimeters in diameter as it incises, allowing excellent visualization of the tissues as the surgery proceeds. The precise incision and hemostasis…
Lisa McCann, DVM, recently visited Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, to have a mass in her dog’s bladder removed via laser surgery. Dr. Winkler welcomed Dr. McCann to assist him…
The CO2 laser provides control of intraoperative hemorrhage, which preserves good visibility of the operatory field which is crucial in urogenital surgery due to the rich vascularization of the area.
I have been using lasers (CO2 and diode) in my equine-only practice for the last six years. I have discovered many uses that have immensely expanded my surgical and therapeutic…
...laser surgery offers better hemostasis and visibility, less post-operative swelling, and decreased post-operative pain. In certain procedures, better hemostasis and visibility will reduce overall surgical time. As more clients and owners become familiar with...
Timothy L. Holt, DVM and Fred A Mann, DVM, MS
oft Tissue Application of Lasers”, Vet Clin Small Anim 32 (2002) 569-599, Elsevier Science (USA)
We use the laser almost every day, and the first month billed out $700.00 in laser-use fees running from $35.00 for minor procedures to $150.00 for more complicated ones. Averaging $50-$75. Not one complaint about laser fees. In fact, quite the opposite, clients...