Soft tissue surgery

Arthur is currently available for soft tissue assessment and surgery. Get in touch and Arthur will direct you to the most suitable partner clinic.

Expertise in soft tissue surgery

Arthur provides specialist soft tissue surgery for dogs across airway and ENT, oncologic, abdominal and reconstructive conditions.

His work includes laryngeal surgery, complex ear surgery, cancer surgery, bowel surgery, hernia repair and wound reconstruction.

Arthur’s approach

Dr Arthur House, Small Animal Surgery Specialist, with Praline, a dog born with a hypoplastic soft palate

Dr Arthur House with Praline, born with a hypoplastic soft palate — a rare congenital condition affecting the soft palate's development.

Planning for complex soft tissue surgery

Soft tissue cases can vary considerably, from mass removal to complex abdominal and reconstructive surgery. Arthur takes a measured, evidence-based approach, considering the individual patient and the nature of the condition before planning treatment.

Each case is assessed individually, with the surgical approach tailored to the patient.

Soft tissue surgical procedures

Soft tissue surgery

Arthur’s soft tissue surgical procedures include:

  • Airway & ENT
    Laryngeal tieback surgery; ear surgery, particularly total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy (TECA/LBO).

  • Oncologic surgery
    Liver mass removal, adrenalectomy including intravascular masses, intrathoracic mass excision and large skin mass excision.

  • General & abdominal
    Bowel surgery, hernia repair, wound reconstruction.

Further reading

Arthur has published research across a range of soft tissue surgical procedures. Explore his publications and case studies below.

Get in touch

If your dog needs soft tissue assessment or surgery, get in touch to arrange an assessment with Arthur. He’ll direct you to the most appropriate partner clinic for your dog’s care.