Surgery
For thousands of horses each year, the option of renewed health rests in the hands of our talented, board-certified surgeons. Whether your horse requires elective or emergency surgery, San Luis Rey Equine Hospital has the facility, knowledge and experience to give your horse the best possible chance of a healthy recovery.
We offer:
• Elective and Emergency Surgery
• Knowledgeable Surgical teams
• Live video feed of surgery for viewing
• Fully equipped surgical suite.
Our Elective & Emergency Surgery procedures include:
• Colic Surgery, Anthroscopy, Laparoscopy
• Myelogram
• Arthroscopy
• Orthopedic Repair
• Soft Tissue Surgery (respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal)
• Wobbler Procedure, OCD & Fracture Repair
Arthorscopy
Arthroscopy, also known as keyhole surgery because it is done through a very small incision, is a surgical technique in which a small telescope and camera is placed into a joint to allow either the diagnosis of joint problems or to remove bone chips.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a procedure done through a very small incision (keyhole surgery), under local or general anesthesia, for the evaluation and/or treatment of certain abdominal conditions (chronic colic and peritonitis), certain surgical procedures (cryptorchidectomy and ovariectomy;removal of bladder stones).
