Soft Tissue Surgery
Some soft tissue surgical procedures we offer
We specialize in minimally invasive and interventional surgical procedures and are one of only a handful of veterinary hospitals in the country to perform pituitary surgery.
- Minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and cystoscopy
- Interventional procedures, such as intrahepatic shunt coiling, and stenting of trachea, ureter, and urethra
- Oncologic (cancer) tumor removal
- Ear, nose, and throat surgery
- Endocrine surgery
- Gastrointestinal (stomach and intestinal) surgery
- Urinary tract surgery
- Reproductive surgery
- Respiratory surgery
- Wound repair, grafting, and reconstruction
Emergent Surgery (referral only)
Our Emergent Surgery Service is designed to address urgent soft tissue and orthopedic cases that require attention within the next day to two weeks. Our team of board-certified surgeons works in collaboration with residents, interns, students, and licensed technicians to provide the highest level of care.
Our surgical team is supported by specialized services, including anesthesia, diagnostics, and 24-hour postoperative care, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care for your patients.
Our Emergent Surgery Service is distinct from our on-call emergency surgery service. We do not handle after-hours on-call surgeries as part of this service; these are managed by our on-call rotation schedule, involving all our surgeons.
Hospital Stories
Meet our clinicians: Dr. Bettina Darveshi
Meet the Veterinary Teaching Hospital team: Nina Karn
Meet the Veterinary Teaching Hospital team: Dr. Boel Fransson
Health Topics
- Pets and anesthesia Many veterinary procedures require your pet to be put under anesthesia so that it will not feel pain and will remain still. Like any medical procedure, anesthesia does have risks, but most healthy animals, including older pets, don’t have any issues and recover rather quickly. How do I know if anesthesia is safe for my […]
- Frequently asked questions about excess growth hormone (acromegaly) in a cat Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing excess growth hormone production (acromegaly) in a cat.
- Frequently asked questions about Cushing’s disease in a dog Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy surgery (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing Cushing’s disease in a dog.
- WSU veterinarian brings virtual reality to laparoscopic surgery Veterinary surgeons training for laparoscopic surgeries could soon be able to perfect their skills in a virtual reality simulation before ever performing the procedures on live patients.
- Cancer surgery Can surgery cure my pet of cancer? Cancer is a scary diagnosis for any pet owner, but there are often surgical treatment options that can improve your pet’s quality of life and, in some cases, even eliminate the cancer. Is my pet a candidate for cancer surgery? Whether your pet is a candidate for surgery […]
- Passive range of motion exercises Passive range of motion exercises are designed to maintain function and increase the movement possible in a joint or limb by gentle stretches and motions of muscles and tendons. These exercises can benefit dogs that are arthritic, recovering from surgery, or suffering from muscle atrophy. Watch the video below for a demonstration of passive range […]
- What is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease can be treated by surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland.
Clinical Studies
Any current clinical studies for this service will be listed below.
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