On the clinical side, Dr. Smith particularly enjoys the challenges of endocrine surgery (
adrenal tumor removal, pancreatic tumor removal, etc.), as well as urinary tract and liver shunt surgeries.
An adrenal tumor removal is traditionally one of the most challenging procedures in small animal surgery, as the adrenal gland is located in a difficult position next the vena cava (the largest vein in the abdomen) as well as the renal arteries and veins (to the kidneys), the aorta, and other vital structures.
Not exact matches
If the cause of Cushing» s is either veterinary inference or the complete
removal of the
adrenal tumor is possible, the chance of a full recovery is excellent.
Surgical
removal of
tumors like
adrenal adenomas and adenocarcinomas may be required in some cases.
Hysterectomies on parakeets, C - sections in iguanas,
adrenal gland
tumor removal in ferrets, and air bladder procedures on fish are just a few examples of procedures commonly performed by our North Coast doctors.
When the
tumor is on the pituitary gland, it causes bilateral
adrenal enlargement, and the preferred surgical treatment is
removal of both
adrenal glands.
If the dog has a
tumor of the
adrenal gland, surgical
removal is generally the best option.
If a
tumor is involved then surgical
removal of one
adrenal gland is possible.