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Keyhole surgery.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures performed in-house by Alex — smaller wounds, less pain, and a far gentler recovery for your pet.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures performed in-house by Alex — smaller wounds, less pain, and a far gentler recovery for your pet.
Traditional open surgery means a single long incision, a longer anaesthetic, and a recovery that often involves cones, restricted exercise and visible discomfort. Laparoscopic — keyhole — surgery uses two or three small ports and a camera, so the same procedure can be done with a fraction of the trauma.
Most pets we operate on this way are bright-eyed and walking comfortably the same evening. It's particularly transformative for larger-breed bitch spays, where the difference in recovery between open and keyhole is hard to overstate.
Keyhole capability is rare in independent first-opinion practice. Alex trained specifically in laparoscopic technique and invested in the dedicated theatre kit so River patients don't have to be referred away for it.
New patients welcome. Drop us a line, give us a ring, or use the online booker.