Surgery at Vet Zentrum in Cologne
Performing surgical procedures requires seamless cooperation between the anesthesia and surgical teams, supported by state-of-the-art technical equipment. We can offer these fundamental conditions for your pet in our clinic.
Our orthopedic spectrum ranges from arthroscopy and simple fracture treatments to complex osteosynthetic corrective measures and stabilization.
All necessary operations can also be performed in the areas of neurosurgery, dental surgery, and soft tissue surgery. The surgical team is complemented by the anesthesia department.
In our facility, we place great importance on completely monitored anesthesia (ECG, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature) and offer not only standard inhalation anesthesia but also intravenous injection anesthesia, as well as additional epidural or local anesthesia if necessary. Our clinic has three operating theaters, a separate dental operating room, and spatially separated recovery areas for cats and dogs.
Should a patient require intensive care, we are also equipped with the necessary personnel and equipment for such cases.
A thorough prior examination of the patient is obligatory before any anesthesia.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgery involves all operations on internal organs, as well as the treatment of wounds, tumors, and soft tissues. Below is a general list of the various areas and surgical techniques:
Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
- Correction of brachycephalic syndrome (enlargement of nostrils, soft palate resection, removal of everted saccules)
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Trepanation for fungal infections of the nasal cavities
- Closure of oronasal fistulas after palatal injuries
- Operations on the ear canal or ear flaps (aural hematoma)
- Total ear canal ablation, removal of ear polyps, ventral and lateral bulla osteotomy
Operations on the Respiratory Tract and Thoracic Region
- Closure of diaphragmatic tears or peritoneopericardial hernias
- Closure of chest wounds (bite injuries, car accidents)
- Resection of chest wall tumors with plastic wound closure
- Chylothorax surgery
- Treatment of tracheal, bronchial, and lung lobe injuries
- Lung lobe removal for the treatment of individual lung tumors or lung abscesses
Operations on the Digestive Tract
- Tumor removals from the digestive tract
- Treatment of gastric dilatation-volvulus complex
- Surgery for intestinal obstructions (ileus surgery) due to foreign bodies or intussusceptions
- Surgery for hiatal hernia, megacolon
- Endoscopic examination and biopsy collection from the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
- Endoscopic foreign body removal from the esophagus or stomach
- Surgical biopsy collection in patients with chronic gastrointestinal problems
Operations on the Urinary and Reproductive System
- Castration of female and male animals (dogs, cats, male rabbits)
- Surgical treatment of pyometra (uterine infection)
- Cesarean section with care for puppies or kittens
- Tumor surgery of all organs, including the mammary gland
- Removal of bladder and urethral stones
- Treatment of ureteral, bladder, and urethral injuries
- Creation of urethrostomies in male cats and dogs
- Correction of ectopic ureters in dogs and cats
- Kidney removal (nephrectomy)
- Prostate surgery (prostatic abscesses and cysts)
Operations on the Spleen, Liver, Pancreas, Adrenal Gland, and Thyroid Gland
- Resection of tumorously altered tissue
- Surgical biopsy collection
- Closure of extrahepatic portosystemic shunt vessels
Wound Surgery, Tumor Removal, Hernia Operations
- Wound care from small cuts to the application of V.A.C. (vacuum-assisted closure therapy)
- Plastic surgery for the closure of large wounds
- Tumor surgery
- Closure of perineal hernias, umbilical hernias, etc.