Endoscopic Surgery

Taverham Veterinary Hospital offers advanced endoscopy services to support the diagnostic and surgical needs of patients.  

Diagnostic Endoscopy 

Our diagnostic endoscopy service is led by a team of experienced veterinary surgeons—Helen Steele, Katherine Allan, Alex Sterrit, Tom Robertson, and Jo Spellman-Marriott. The team are available to consult and determine whether endoscopy is appropriate for your patient's individual case. We also accept specific referrals for procedures like foreign body removal (e.g., gastric foreign body retrieval). Diagnostic endoscopy procedures offered include; 

• Gastroscopy / Gastroduodenoscopy 
• Colonoscopy 
• Tracheoscopy / Bronchoscopy 
• Rhinoscopy 
• Otoendoscopy 
• Urethrocystoscopy / Vaginoscopy (for female dogs only) 

Surgical Endoscopy 

Our surgical endoscopy service is led by veterinary surgeons Helen Steele, Luke Strickland, Daniel Lloyd, and Sophie Lavender. One of our most frequently performed procedures is the laparoscopic ovariectomy (key-hole spay). We also regularly carry out laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy for diagnosing and removing intra-abdominal retained testicles. 

Advanced endoscopic surgeries include, not are not limited to, the following procedures: 

• Laparoscopic liver biopsies 
• Laparoscopy-assisted intestinal biopsies 
• Laparoscopy-assisted cystotomy 
• Laparoscopy-assisted gastropexy (prophylactic) 
• Thoracoscopic pericardial window surgery for recurrent pericardial effusion 

Should you wish to discuss a referral or determine whether endoscopy is the right option for your patient, our team is here to assist. Our practice also offers a 24-hour emergency service, ensuring prompt support for urgent cases.