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Soft Tissue Surgery

Expertise and Precision You Need

To learn more about the credentials of a board-certified veterinary surgeon, visit the ACVS website.

Surgery

Confidence and Experience You Want

VSGA co-founder, board-certified veterinary surgeon Lori MacDougall, DVM, MVSc, DACVS (Small Animal), has spent 18 years in Atlanta perfecting surgical solutions that minimize pain and accelerate recovery. Dr. MacDougall spent years performing general orthopedic and soft tissue surgery before focusing on exclusively soft tissue surgery. She uses CO2 laser technology where possible for increased precision, reduced pain, and faster healing.

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Surgery

Soft Tissue Surgery Services

Soft Tissue Thoracic Surgeries

  • Lung lobectomies
  • Partial pericardectomies
  • PDA (Patent ductus arteriosus) ligation

Soft Tissue Abdominal Surgeries

  • Foreign body removal
  • Splenectomies (spleen removal)
  • Liver lobectomies (liver lobe or mass removal)
  • Gall bladder removal and biliary obstruction
  • Cystotomies and urethrostomies
  • Pyometra surgery
  • C-sections and dystocias
  • Gastropexies
  • Other complex abdominal surgeries

Oncologic Surgeries

  • Mass or tumor removals (spleen, liver, lung, etc.)
  • Surgical staging recommendations for cancer patients, including lymph node removal with mass removal
  • Cutaneous and subcutaneous laser-assisted mass removal (when appropriate)

Other Speciality procedures

  • Amputation (toe, limb, and tail—including screwtails)
  • Laser-assisted brachycephalic airway surgery
  • Wound care and skin reconstruction
  • Total ear canal ablation (TECA-LBO)

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If your pet needs advanced soft tissue surgery, trust our experienced team to provide the safest, most progressive care.

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