Surgery

MSPCA-Angell Waltham
Angell West, 293 Second Avenue,
Waltham, MA 02451

Our Services

Orthopedic Surgery

  • Cruciate ligament repair (TPLO, extracapsular)
  • Fracture repair
  • Arthroscopic examination/procedures
  • Limb prosthetics
  • Corrective joint surgery
  • Acquired/congenital limb deformity repair
  • PulseVet shockwave therapy for muscle and tendon injuries

Surgical Oncology Services/Reconstructive Surgery

  • Biopsy and staging of neoplasms
  • In-network consultations with Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy services
  • Laser-assisted surgery
  • Ligasure surgical unit
  • Tumor resection and reconstruction
  • Skin and subcutaneous tissues
  • Oral/facial/nasal
  • Ear canal/pinna
  • Cervical
  • Thoracic/abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Paw/digits/metacarpal–metatarsal pads

Upper Respiratory Surgery

  • Laryngeal paralysis tieback procedure
  • Soft palate
  • Stenotic nares
  • Nasal cavity disease
  • Nasal planum disease

Otic Surgery

  • Ear canal ablation
  • Lateral/vertical canal resection
  • Tumors/trauma of the pinna
  • Bulla osteotomy procedures

Cervical Surgery

  • Salivary gland
  • Laryngeal
  • Tracheostomy procedures
  • Esophageal procedures
  • Thyroid tumors
  • Parathyroid tumors

Thoracic Surgery

  • Pulmonary
  • Cardiovascular
  • Thoracic wall reconstruction

Abdominal Surgery

  • Gastric
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine/rectum
  • Hepatic/gallbladder
  • Spleen, pancreas, adrenal
  • Urinary tract (upper and lower)
  • Thoracic wall reconstruction

Dental/Oral Surgery

  • Maxillary and mandibular tumors
  • Oronasal fistulas
  • Laser-assisted techniques

Reconstructive Surgery

  • Skin flaps
  • Skin grafts
  • Muscle and myocutaneous flaps
  • Foot pad flaps/grafting techniques
  • Comprehensive wound management
  • Problematic wound closure
  • Esophageal reconstruction
  • Thoracic and abdominal wall reconstruction

Minimally Invasive Surgery

  • Laparoscopy (ovariectomy, gastropexy, cryptorchid testicles, liver biopsy, etc.)
  • Thoracoscopy (biopsy, pericardial windows, etc.)
  • Arthroscopy (knee, shoulder, etc.)

Laser Surgical Procedures

  • Tumor resection
  • Oral – nasal surgery

Anesthesia

  • Locoregional
  • Epidural anesthesia/analgesia
  • Multimodal
  • Total or partial intravenous anesthesia protocols
  • Continuous-rate analgesic infusions
  • Special species anesthesia
  • Consults or direct management
  • Avian, reptile, and small mammal anesthesia
  • Sedative and analgesic protocols
  • Specialized airway/ventilation management
  • Difficult intubation solutions
  • Tracheostomy and pharyngostomy tube
  • Positive end-expiratory pressure
  • Pressure and volume control and support ventilation
  • Continuous monitoring of
  • Blood pressure
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Oxygen
  • Heart rate

Other Services

  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Bandage, cast or splint placement
  • Blood transfusions
  • Intra-articular therapies (joint injections)
  • General anesthesia
  • Open wound / fracture management
  • Pain management
  • Platelet rich plasma
  • Shockwave therapy

Diagnostics

  • Deep tissue and bone biopsy
  • Computed tomography (CT scan)
  • Oropharyngeal/laryngeal exams
  • Radiographs
  • Ultrasound

Surgery Team

Meet the skilled Surgery team at Angell-West in Waltham, dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care to support your pet’s health. Our board-certified specialists use advanced diagnostics and treatments to ensure the best outcomes. Learn more about the passionate professionals who make our Surgery department a trusted choice for veterinary care.

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