
We perform many varieties of orthopedic, traumatologic, neurological, thoracic, cardiovascular, abdominal, and reconstructive surgery. Some of these are diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, and laparoscopy. Our surgical team is composed of ten highly trained staff. We perform emergency surgery 24 hours a day to maximize positive outcome and optimize patient care.
Orthopedics & Traumatology
Anglular Limb Deformity Prevention/Correction Distal ulnar ostectomy, proximal ulnar osteotomy, radius curvus, elbow incongruency correction.
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO) This surgery is for treatment of Legg-Calves-Perthes Disease, Avascular Necrosis and severe hip dysplasia or trauma.
Fracture Repair We offer the latest technology for bone osteosynthesis including bone plating, locking mechanisms, MIPO (minimally invasive bone osteosynthesis), and ESF (external skeletal fixation).
Fragmented Coronoid Process (FCP) The fragmented piece of bone is removed either arthroscopically or with open surgery. The removal of FCP aids in alleviating the clinical signs associated with canine elbow dysplasia.
Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) This procedure is used for prevention of clinical signs associated with canine hip dysplasia.
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and tarsus.
Patellar Luxation Repair is a multi-factorial problem that includes bone and soft tissue abnormalities. IndyVet surgeons approach this orthopedic condition by addressing each causative factor to maximize positive outcome and patient comfort. Some of the procedures involved might include joint capsule releases, retinacular modification, rectus femoris muscle transposition, tibial tuberosity transposition, and various types of arthroplasties. Some adult patients with acute signs of lameness often have concurrent ligament injuries that must be addressed at the time of the patellar laxity surgery.
PennHip IndyVet is certified to perform PennHip radiographs for early diagnosis and risk assessment of canine hip dysplasia.
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) This surgery is performed for repair of the cranial cruciate ligament
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) This surgery is performed for repair of the cranial cruciate ligament
Neurosurgery
Atlanto-Axial luxation stabilization
Depressed skull fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease( IVDD) Ruptured intervertebral discs are a common cause of paralysis and paresis in veterinary patients. This condition is an extremely painful and debilitating disease. Ruptured or herniated discs are very often a surgical emergency. Prompt evaluation and treatment are crucial to maximize the chances of achieving a positive outcome and returning a patient to normal function. Some of the procedures performed to address this condition include:
Hemilaminectomy
Dorsal Laminectomy
Cervical Ventral Slot
Peripheral nerve biopsy
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Auriculectomy For treatment of cardiac tumors
Heartworm Removal For treatment of Caval Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) ligation
Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA) transection
Pericardectomy For treatment of idiopathic pericardial effusion
Thoracic Duct Ligation For treatment of idiopathic chylothorax
Lungs
Lung biopsy
Lung lobectomies
Pneumonectomy
Pleural sealing for treatment of idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal hernia repair
Adrenal tumor excision
Cholecystectomy
Cholecysto-duodenostomy
Sub-Total Colectomy For treatment of idiopathic megacolon
Cystotomy & Partial Cystectomy For treatment of tumors, polyps, and urinary stones
Diaphragmatic hernia repair
Enteric resection and anastomosis For treatment of tumors, perforations, or foreign bodies. We offer the latest technology in GI stapling. These techniques minimize anesthesia time and allow for faster recovery, especially when multiple repairs are needed in the same critically ill patient
Gastrotomy & Partial Gastrectomy For treatment of tumors and ulcers of the stomach
Gastro-intestinal biopsies
Inguinal hernia repair
Splenectomy
Liver biopsy Performed both open or by laparoscopy
Liver lobectomy
Nephrectomy (removal of a kidney)
Perineal hernia repair
Porto-Systemic Shunting repair (PSS) Both intra-hepatic and extra-hepatic shunts can be corrected surgically to alleviate the patient's clinical signs and prolong life expectancy.
Prostatic Omentalization
Urolith (urinary stones) removal Urinary stones are formed as a consequence of metabolic imbalances. Often times these stones become lodged along the urinary tract causing a life threatening obstruction. The removal of stones from kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra needs very delicate surgery. Often, when the condition is chronic or recurrent, re-routing of the ureters or urethra is necessary to reestablish urinary patency.
Head & Neck Surgery
Arytenoid Lateralization for laryngeal paralysis
Brachycephalic Syndrome Remedy Includes correction of stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and everted laryngeal saccules
Maxillectomy and Mandibulectomy For removal of oral tumors
Salivary Mucocele Resection
Parathyroidectomy
Permanent Tracheostomy
Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) for treatment of refractory ear infection or ear canal tumor
Tracheostomy tube placement
Thyroidectomy
Ventral Bulla Osteotomy for treatment of middle ear disease
Oncologic Surgery
The internal medicine service also provides diagnosis and treatment for patients with all types of cancer. They provide chemotherapy and immunotherapy for a large number of patients every week. They also facilitate radiation treatment for patients when indicated. Our Oncology and Surgery services work closely to provide diagnosis through surgical biopsies, or surgical palliative debulking of tumors prior to definitive chemotherapy. The surgery department works hand in hand with oncology to achieve the best outcome. The goal of the oncology service is to create the best quality of life possible for each patient. Also, expect to see a new oncology department coming in January 2019.
Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Skin Flaps
Skin Grafting
Episioplasty for treatment of vaginal-fold infection-related UTIs
Wound Management and care
Leslie Moore, DVM, MS
Nichole Young, RVT
Selena Solorio
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Achilles' Tendon Injuries
Anal Sac Tumors in Dogs
Atlantoaxial Instability
Aural Hematoma
Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Castration
Chylothorax
Cleft Palate
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
Dermoid Sinus
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Obstruction
Fractured Limbs
Gallbladder Mucocele
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia
or Portal Atresia
Hip Luxation
Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture
Insulinoma
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intussusception
Laryngeal Paralysis
Limb Amputation
Liver Tumors
Lung Lobe Tumors
Mammary Tumors
Mandibular Fractures
Megacolon
Nasopharyngeal Polyps
Oral Tumors
Osteochondrosis of the Shoulder
Otitis Externa
Ovariohysterectomy
Pain Management
Parathyroid Tumors
Patellar Luxations
Perianal Fistulas
Perineal Hernias
Portosystemic Shunts
Pyometra
Salivary Mucocele
Splenic Masses
Splenic Torsion
Thyroid Tumors
Tracheal Collapse
Urinary Obstruction in Dogs
Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats
Urinary Stones
Vulvar Fold Dermatitis