bexVN-Question for you (or anyone who knows!)

bexVN-Question for you (or anyone who knows!)

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Steviesam

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1,242 posts

133 months

Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Morning!

I have a German Shepherd bh, who I want to have spayed.

The vet has offered keyhole at £345 or traditional at £125.

Mt dilemma is not totally money orientated, but I would like a view on the benefits of keyhole, over the regular op. I have been told that keyhole leaves the uterus behind....is it better to have that removed?

Other question is regarding recovery. On the face of it, I would think keyhole has a shorter recovery time, but I read that its not much quicker than regular, as the gas they use to "pump" her up can be painful?

In short, which should I have done? £200 is alot of money, if the differences are slight.

Thank in advance.

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Keyhole is not risk free so it is worth checking the cons as well. They do leave the uterus behind. I am not aware that this causes too many issues slight risk of uterine cancer but no risk of pyo assuming ovaries have been removed properly.

They may recover a bit quicker but they still need at least a week of rest and pain relief for a few days so this is no different to a standard spay.

An experienced vet can spay a bh through a small incision in a relatively short amount of time. There is more prep time in keyhole I believe.

Personally I would still go traditional if I felt the Vet was efficient at the surgery. I am not against keyhole just not convinced it is worth the extra cost (the equipment they use for it is VERY expensive!!)

Steviesam

Original Poster:

1,242 posts

133 months

Tuesday 25th October 2016
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bexVN said:
Keyhole is not risk free so it is worth checking the cons as well. They do leave the uterus behind. I am not aware that this causes too many issues slight risk of uterine cancer but no risk of pyo assuming ovaries have been removed properly.

They may recover a bit quicker but they still need at least a week of rest and pain relief for a few days so this is no different to a standard spay.

An experienced vet can spay a bh through a small incision in a relatively short amount of time. There is more prep time in keyhole I believe.

Personally I would still go traditional if I felt the Vet was efficient at the surgery. I am not against keyhole just not convinced it is worth the extra cost (the equipment they use for it is VERY expensive!!)
Thank you very much. maybe save the £200 and go traditional, and spend the money on treats!

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Steviesam said:
bexVN said:
Keyhole is not risk free so it is worth checking the cons as well. They do leave the uterus behind. I am not aware that this causes too many issues slight risk of uterine cancer but no risk of pyo assuming ovaries have been removed properly.

They may recover a bit quicker but they still need at least a week of rest and pain relief for a few days so this is no different to a standard spay.

An experienced vet can spay a bh through a small incision in a relatively short amount of time. There is more prep time in keyhole I believe.

Personally I would still go traditional if I felt the Vet was efficient at the surgery. I am not against keyhole just not convinced it is worth the extra cost (the equipment they use for it is VERY expensive!!)
Thank you very much. maybe save the £200 and go traditional, and spend the money on treats!
smile. As long as you feel informed about the both of them without bias, that's what is important (and hard to find sometimes)

Those who go for keyhole say their dogs are much more alert more quickly but it is just the first night, after that there should be little difference. Wound complications are possibly sl higher in standard but I did see a keyhole dog with a hernia through one of the incision sites. I believe they use a gas to inflate the abdomen which can cause discomfort especially if overdone.

We are always trying to do what's best for our four legged friends and it can be hard sometimes. Once you have all the info you need to go with what you feel most comfortable/ right about (and financially ok, not everyone can do the extra £200) as I said for me that is,still the traditional spay, I am sure nurses who help with keyhole may offer a different perspective!!