11/06/2026
Good morning from CCAPM Veterinary Care Center.
We are excited to share that we are now offering less invasive laparoscopy surgical procedures.
Benefits of a Laparoscopic Spay
Compared to a traditional spay, a laparoscopic spay offers many advantages that improve your dog’s comfort and recovery:
Key Advantages:
• Smaller incisions – fewer stitches and less tissue disruption
• Less pain – reduced discomfort during healing
• Quicker recovery – most dogs return to normal activity in about 7 days (versus 14 with a traditional spay)
• Less trauma, bleeding, and bruising
Additional Surgical Benefits:
• Better visibility for the surgeon – magnified cameras improve precision and reduce complications
• Safer vessel sealing – specialized devices seal blood vessels before cutting, minimizing bleeding risks
• Gentler technique – the ovarian ligament is carefully cut and cauterized rather than torn
• Less invasive approach – only the ovaries are removed (ovariectomy), which has all the same benefits as a full spay but with less surgical trauma
• Faster anesthesia recovery – your dog can wake up and return home sooner
What is a Canine Gastropexy by Laparoscopy?
A laparoscopic gastropexy is a preventive surgical procedure that helps protect large and deep-chested dogs from a life-threatening condition called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), or “bloat.” In GDV, the stomach twists on itself, cutting off blood supply and trapping gas—an emergency that requires immediate surgery and has a high mortality rate if not corrected.
During a laparoscopic gastropexy, the surgeon uses small incisions, a camera, and specialized instruments to secure the stomach wall to the inside of the abdomen. This prevents the stomach from twisting in the future, dramatically reducing the risk of GDV.
This procedure is often performed at the same time as a spay or neuter for at-risk breeds, including:
• Great Danes
• German Shepherds
• Labrador Retrievers
• Doodles
• Weimaraners
• Standard Poodles
• Mastiffs
• Other large or giant breeds
By combining gastropexy with other procedures, your dog can have a safer, minimally invasive surgery with a faster recovery while reducing the risk of a life-threatening emergency in the future
