Veterinary Specialty Center of Stillwater: Your Trusted Partner in Soft Tissue Surgery
Veterinary Specialty Center of Stillwater (VSCS) specializes in a wide range of soft tissue surgeries. Our seasoned surgeon and dedicated team of nurses employ state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and surgical techniques to ensure your pet receives the highest standard of care.
What Is Soft Tissue Surgery?
Soft tissue surgeries encompass a multitude of procedures aimed at treating conditions involving organs, skin, and muscle. These can include oncologic and reconstructive surgeries as well as surgeries for trauma management and congenital malformations. Our goal is to quickly identify and address health issues to optimize your pet's comfort and wellness.
Diagnostic Modalities and Pre-Surgical Care
Prior to surgery, we use advanced diagnostic modalities to complement the surgical procedure. These diagnostic tests are often performed on the day of exam or arrival, which allows surgical procedures to be scheduled for the following day or even the same day in emergent cases.
Our Commitment to Patient Care
A surgery's success frequently depends on the effectiveness of the management strategies used. Our team excels in pre-operative preparation, surgical execution, and post-operative care. Our patient-oriented approach ensures that your pet is well-monitored and managed before, during, and after the surgery.
Types of Soft Tissue Surgeries
Our surgeon is well-versed in soft tissue conditions and specialized surgical procedures, including:
- Thyroid tumor [thyroidectomy]
- Parathyroid tumor [parathyroidectomy]
- Lung disease—infection, bulla, tumor, etc [lung lobectomy]
- Persistent right aortic arch resection (PRAA)
- Patent ductus arteriosus ligation (PDA)
- Chylothorax
- Pyothorax
- Diaphragmatic hernia repair
- Urinary Surgery
- Bladder and urethral stones [cystotomy]
- Kidney disease—tumor, infection, etc. [nephrectomy]
- Urethral obstruction [perineal urethrostomy]
- Splenic disease—trauma, tumor [splenectomy]
- Gastric dilatation with volvulus (GDV) – preventative and therapeutic [gastropexy]
- Intestinal surgery—tumor/foreign body removal, trauma (enterotomy, resection, and anastomosis)
- Adrenal gland tumor [adrenalectomy]
- Portosystemic shunt [shunt attenuation]
- Mass removal
- Limb amputation
- Laryngeal paralysis [unilateral arytenoid lateralization]
- Ear disease—chronic infection, tumor [total ear canal ablation (TECA)]
- Maxillectomy/mandibulectomy
- Hooded vulva [episioplasty]
- Digit amputation
- Skin graft and reconstruction
- Cleft palate [palatoplasty]
- Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)
- Gallbladder mucocoele [cholecystectomy]
- Salivary mucocele [sialadenectomy]
- Anal sac disease—tumor, recurrent infection [anal sacculectomy]
- Perineal hernia repair
Pet owners, please call us at (405) 338-7703. Referring veterinarians, please complete our referral form.