Laser therapy for equine sarcoids and tumours
Equine sarcoids represents the most common skin tumours in horses. Although they are usually benign, they can proliferate, irritate the skin and significantly impair the horse's well-being. The use of diode laser technology constitutes an effective, tissue-sparing and modern therapeutic approach for the treatment of equine sarcoids and other tumours.
Advantages of laser surgery
Sarcoids and other skin tumours can be precisely removed using our state-of-the-art diode laser. Compared with conventional surgical techniques, laser surgery offers several clinically relevant advantages:
- Tissue-sparing precision: The diode laser allows for highly accurate tumour excision while minimising collateral damage to the surrounding healthy tissues.
- Minimal haemorrhage: Simultaneous coagulation of small blood vessels results in significantly reduced intraoperative bleeding and typically minimal haematoma formation.
- Reduced pain and swelling: The thermal effects of laser energy reduce inflammatory responses and supports more rapid wound healing.
- Sterilising effect: Laser energy exerts a bactericidal effect within the surgical field, thereby reducing the risk of postoperative infection.
Treatment and aftercare
The removal of sarcoids or other skin tumours with the diode laser is usually performed under sedation and local anaesthesia. Depending on tumour size, location and biological behaviour, a single treatment session may be sufficient, however multiple procedures may be required in some cases.
Postoperative monitoring is important, as equine sarcoids are known for their potential to recur despite removal. Nevertheless, tissue-sparing laser therapy can reduce the risk of tumour recurrence.
Our goal: Healthy horses - satisfied owners
By employing state-of-the-art laser technology, we aim to provide your horse effective, painless and safe treatment. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information regarding laser therapy or the management of sarcoids and other tumours.