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Co2 Lazer

Dr. Mattaur is now using the VetScalpel laser in virtually all surgical applications, including the following newly offered procedures:

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  • Feline plasma cell pododermatitis
  • Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Surgery (Everted laryngeal saccules, Soft palate resection, & Stenotic nares)
  • Lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis
  • Nasal hyperkeratosis
  • Dental Surgeries
  • Acral lick granuloma ablation
  • Feline ceruminous cystomatosis
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Distichia
  • Ectopic cilia
  • Entropion
  • Nodular sebaceous hyperplasia
  • Plasma cell pododermatitis
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Surgery with a Co2 Lazer vs. a Scalpel

A recent study titled “CO2 LASER versus Blade Scalpel Surgery in the Management of Nasopharyngeal Masses in Dogs” by Drs. L. Miguel Carreira, Graça Alexandre-Pires, and Pedro Azevedo reveal insights into the benefits of CO2 laser surgery for dogs. This clinical prospective study compared outcomes between conventional scalpel blade surgery and CO2 laser surgery for nasopharyngeal tumors in 12 dogs, highlighting several key advantages of the CO2 laser technique..

Authors: Drs. L. Miguel Carreira, Graça Alexandre-Pires, and Pedro Azevedo

Key Findings:

  • Shorter Surgical and Healing Times: CO2 laser surgeries were significantly quicker, leading to faster recovery.
  • Reduced Pain and Bleeding: Dogs experienced less pain and bleeding with CO2 laser treatments.
  • Lower Scar Tissue Formation: The precision of CO2 lasers resulted in minimal scar tissue.
  • Fewer Complications and Relapses: The CO2 laser group had fewer complications and a lower rate of tumor relapses.