Soft tissue surgery

Ear nose and throat:

Total ear canal ablation, vertical ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy, aspergillosis (fungal infection), brachycephalic airway syndrome, laryngeal paralysis and tracheal collapse.

Urogenital:

Congenital & acquired urinary incontinence and prostatic disease.

Oncological:

Both bone and soft tissue tumours (cancers).

Gastrointestinal:

Biopsies/investigations, foreign body removal, intestinal resection, cholecystecyomy (gallbladder resection), neoplasia.

Wound management and reconstruction:

Local/distant skin flaps and free skin grafting, this can be particularly useful when removing large tumours.

Vascular:

Portosystemic shunts (bypassing the liver by an abnormal route).

Endocrine surgery:

Thyroidectomy and adrenalectomy.

Hernia/rupture surgery:

Perineal ruptures, diaphragmatic ruptures and pericardioperitoneal diaphragmatic herniation.

Hugo Martins is an Advanced Practitioner in small animal surgery with an exceptional knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic and complex soft tissue conditions. Hugo is based at our Rotherham surgery, but works across our group, supporting our vet teams with their orthopaedic and soft tissue case-loads.

Hugo is assisted by our Lead Surgical Nurse, Holly Wheelhouse. Holly manages the preparation of our orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures, oversees the patient’s recovery until they are discharged, and acts as first point of contact for your customers whilst their pet is in our care.