Laparoscopic-assisted Prophylactic Gastropexy
Many large breeds and deep-chested dog breeds are at a higher risk for a life-threatening problem known as Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV or “Bloat”). This condition can often be prevented by attaching the stomach to the body wall, a surgery known as Prophylactic Gastropexy. While this surgery is recommended for many dogs, it is infrequently performed since it requires a very large abdominal incision. Even when added to a standard spay, the incision size and surgery time are dramatically increased. Nebraska Animal Medical And Emergency Center now offers a less invasive option for these dogs in the form of laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy. This procedure is easily performed in addition to a standard neuter or laparoscopic spay and could make a life-saving difference. If you have a bloat-prone dog, but are undecided about preventative gastropexy, the surgery may be worth considering: Studies show dogs with GDV that don’t undergo a gastropexy have recurrence rates of more than 70 percent and mortality rates of 80 percent. Please ask our staff if laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy is right for your dog.

Breeds at risk for GDV – and therefore may benefit from prophylactic gastropexy (partial list):
- Great Dane
- Irish Setter
- Gordon Setter
- St. Bernard
- Weimaraner
- Doberman Pinscher
- German Shepherd Dog
- Great Pyrenees
- Irish Wolfhound
- Great Dane
- Irish Setter
- Gordon Setter
- St. Bernard
- Weimaraner
- Doberman Pinscher
- German Shepherd Dog
- Great Pyrenees
- Irish Wolfhound
- Bull Mastiff
- StandardPoodle
- Borzoi
- Bloodhound
- Akita
- Bassett Hound
- Other large breed dogs
- Even some smaller, barrel-chested breeds
- Bull Mastiff
- StandardPoodle
- Borzoi
- Bloodhound
- Akita
- Bassett Hound
- Other large breed dogs
- Even some smaller, barrel-chested breeds