Oncology Surgery
Click on any of conditions in the list to get a pet-owner friendly review on the causes, clinical signs, treatment options (surgical or not) as well as the expected complications or prognosis. These forms are the result of a daily routine of reviewing the current and past literature available on a topic. Treatments progress, new solutions are reported on a daily basis and meaningful scientific publications are sometime lacking on certain topics. These summaries should not replace the opinion of your veterinarian!
As from end of 2025, this what is said on...
Often misdiagnosed as recurring urinary tract infections. causing hematuria, or pain when passing urine.
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More commonly picked up by the owners when palpating the belly. Treat early when the lesion is still of a pea-size.
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investigation and treatment of all lumps and bumps
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Because a cat is not a small dog...
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Small, red and angry lesions on the skin. Their behaviour ranges from benign to extremely aggressive. Large margins are the key to local control.
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Aggressive cancer, early diagnosis and prompt surgical excision is the key
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often picked up when the splenic mass has ruptured and the haemorrhage is profuse.
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Gradually worsening pain and weakness that can lead to complete paralysis if undetected
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These lesions can become massive and share a common feature to easily rupture and cause abdominal hemorrhage. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, these lesions can prove very rewarding to treat and cure can be achieved.
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Extremely common in male feline patients, they can be fatal when the obstruction cannot be relieved. When they cannot be unblocked or they recur, surgery becomes the best option.
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