Unlike other forms of veterinary surgery where surgery alone may successfully resolve orthopedic, skeletal or soft-tissue injuries; neurosurgery often requires complicated surgical procedures, expert understanding of the complex systems that underlie neurologic conditions and experience with how to best provide care to a recovering patient. Our training, dedication and expertise allow us to perform these life-saving and complex neurosurgeries almost every day.
-Multifunctional instrument that enables MIS
-Non-ablative, mechanical device generates no thermal or ultrasonic energy, avoiding heat-related damage to critical structures
-Enhanced Surgical Efficiency
-Side mouth aperture offers greater visualization especially when placed along critical structures.
-The cutting mechanism enables precise control of resection.
Greater Surgeon Control:
-Foot pedal allows maximum control for the surgeon by controlling the level of aspiration and by enabling two modes: Suction only & suction with cutter
NICO Myriad NOVUS provides Xenon light delivery when and where it’s needed:
-Removes the need for a microscope or external lighting
-Enables flexibility to choose various surgical optics.
Real time imaging to localize the tumor or pathology and other anatomy below the operative surface before starting the resection
The use of Color Doppler can localize any potential blood vessels before beginning resection thus avoiding significant bleeding.
Intraoperative Ultrasound allows for localization of the tumor, improves the resection goals, and ensures a greater margin of accuracy by using ultrasound to monitor the margins during resection.
Real Time Intraoperative Ultrasound provides imaging assurance that margins goals were achieved.
Spinal Cord Surgery
- Repeat episodes of pain and /or weakness
- First time episode but poor response to medical management
- Patient is unable to stand or walk (neurological grading > 3/5)
- Advanced imaging shows moderate to severe spinal cord compression
During surgery the disc material causing the compression is removed allowing the spinal cord to heal and better transmit signals. There is a 1-3 day hospital stay required following surgery. Once the patient is eating and comfortable, the exercise restrictions and medications can be continued at home. A follow up visit is scheduled about two weeks after surgery for suture removal and adjustment of medications and exercise plan. The final check-up is scheduled for 6 weeks following surgery when most patients can slowly return to nearly normal activity.
High success rates and low recurrence rates make surgery an ideal option in many cases. Benefits unique to surgery include faster pain control, rapid return to function, and low recurrence rates.
The CUSA may be used for removal of brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, and other delicate procedures involving the central nervous system. Another integral part of this device is the bone tip. By delivering longitudinal-torsional movement, the bone handle can emulsify (or liquify) bone in very delicate areas while protecting adjacent vital tissues.
Brain Surgery
This complexity requires the advanced training, advanced diagnostics and expertise of a Veterinary Neurologist. Learn more about our team here.
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