Spay/neuter With A Laser?!

[Graceful-Lily]

Fayola hasn't even given birth yet but I'm just exploring my options for when it's time to have her fixed. Has anyone ever heard of spaying by laser before? I found a clinic near me that does this. I don't see much information about it online though...

 

[Jem]

A few of my boys got neutered using a laser. I don't know exactly what it all entails but I have heard that it's less traumatizing to the tissue which encourages better healing. It was also done on boys, so I'm not sure about girls, but I would assume it has the same benefits.

I found this on a vet website.

The Advantage of Using Laser Technology for Spaying & Neutering
Many prefer to use laser spay and neuter technology to perform the surgery. Precision is increased and there are other advantages including:

• Fewer incidents of infections occurring as a result of the surgery. Laser beams have a sterilizing effect that eliminates bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Less pain for the animal as laser beams seal nerve endings while cutting through tissue.
• Blood loss is drastically minimized as laser beams cauterize when they cut through tissue.
• Quicker recovery time as a result of all the above factors.

 

[Talien]

Laser surgery is considered safer than traditional surgery as pointed out above. I have heard there is also less scarring, but as I've not had any laser surgery done on any of my Cats I can't say for sure either way.

 

[Willowy]

Less bleeding, less bruising. Possibly a lower chance of infection. Potential for burns if the vet isn't experienced. There are a few vets in Sioux Falls who offer it so I've looked into it. I don't think I'd ever pay the extra amount for laser for a routine neuter, or a spay on a younger cat. I would consider it for an older female spay though, or for tumor removals.

So, yeah, in her case it might be worth it. Older females seem to have a hard time with spays, and anything that can ease that is beneficial.

 

[Graceful-Lily]

Less bleeding, less bruising. Possibly a lower chance of infection. Potential for burns if the vet isn't experienced. There are a few vets in Sioux Falls who offer it so I've looked into it. I don't think I'd ever pay the extra amount for laser for a routine neuter, or a spay on a younger cat. I would consider it for an older female spay though, or for tumor removals.

So, yeah, in her case it might be worth it. Older females seem to have a hard time with spays, and anything that can ease that is beneficial.

Thank you. This is what I was thinking about since she's a senior.

 

[stephanietx]

One of my cats, who is now 14, had her spay done many years ago using a laser. It was a much easier healing for her.