Laser surgery

Strömsholm has recently acquired a surgical diode laser and dedicated portable endoscope that enables us to carry out a range of procedures with increased precision and access. Combined with an endoscope we can treat many upper respiratory tract disorders including ethmoid haematomas and epiglottic entrapment. In addition, we are able to perform a ventriculocordectomy in the standing horse, without the need for a laryngotomy incision, which will mean a shorter hospitalisation and decreased cost to our clients. The entire system is portable; therefore if it is more convenient for you, rather than bringing the horse to Strömsholm we can come to you.

Skin tumours such as sarcoids and squamous cell carcinomas can be successfully ablated with the laser. The advantage of the laser over sharp dissection is that the heat produced will kill tumour cells at the base or margin of neoplasms, reducing the risk of recurrence. Apart from periocular squamous cell carcinomas, lasers have an additional application in ophthalmology. In horses with glaucoma we are able to ablate the ciliary body, thereby reducing the production of aqueous humor. If you would like to discuss referral of a horse for laser surgery, or you would like a price estimate, please contact Dr. Dylan Gorvy on 0220 45208.