Dr. Mario Alberto De Leon

Laparoscopy is a commonly performed procedure to examine the abdominal or pelvic organs. Investigations, and some keyhole surgery procedures, can be performed with laparoscopy where in the past the abdomen would have to be opened in an operation known as a laparotomy.

The procedure uses a laparoscope. This is a long thin instrument with a light source at its tip, to light up the inside of the abdomen or pelvis. Fibreoptic fibres carry images from a lens, also at the tip of the instrument, to a video monitor, which the surgeon and other theatre staff can view in real time.

The laparoscope can be moved around within the abdominal or pelvic cavity to give several different views.

Laparoscopic treatment may require one or more nights as an inpatient, depending on the exact procedure.

Orthopedics is a broad term used to describe the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint abnormalities. The two most common classes of orthopedic disease we see are fractures and joint disease.

Fractures (broken bones) are common occurrences in dogs and cats resulting most frequently from car accidents. The same techniques used by human surgeons are applied to repair fractures in dogs and cats. These include bone plates and screws, pins and wire, interlocking nails and external devices such as external fixators and splints.

Dogs and cats frequently develop joint problems, the most common of which are cruciate ligament tears, hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dessicans and patellar luxation. Management of these conditions may require medical or surgical intervention.

X-Ray On-site! X-ray is another of the tools that we have available. Our trained Staff may take x-rays to help in the diagnosis and treatment of the pets in our care.

Dr. Mario Alberto De Leon | Juarez MX | Telephone: 011 52 656 619 8282