Specialist Veterinary Procedures
and Surgeries
Led by Dr. Derniese Goh, our Small Animal Specialist in Surgery, the surgical team at Westside collaborates with both the emergency and critical care units, along with referring veterinarians, to deliver a complete and meticulous surgical solution and treatment plan, ensuring the optimal outcome for your pet.
What we do &
What to expect
Specialist Consultation
During the initial consultation, our specialist surgeon will have a thorough discussion with you to assess your pet’s condition, following a referral from your primary care veterinarian or emergency department.
After evaluating the issue, the surgeon will explain the recommended surgery or procedure, the rationale behind it, and the expected outcomes.
Pre-Anaesthesia Blood Tests and Checks
Our surgeon will discuss your pet's pre-anesthesia blood work with you as well as risks of anesthesia for your pet prior to the surgery.
Surgical Procedure/
Surgery
Patients' vitals are closely monitored by trained and experienced nurses to ensure that your pet remains stable through the procedure until they are fully recovered from anesthesia.
Post-operative treatment as well as discharge plans will then be discussed with you depending on your pet's condition.
Diagnostics
Imaging modalities such as X-ray (radiography), CT (computed tomography) or ultrasound may be used to better understand your pet's condition before the surgery occurs.
These are all services offered in-house within our hospital.
Stabilization
If your pet is not stable enough to undergo the surgical procedure, a referral to the emergency and critical care department for stabilization may be recommended and discussed with you.
24-hour Emergency and Critical Care Team
Should your pet require close monitoring overnight in the hospital, our team of veterinarians and nurses from our Emergency and Critical Care Department will be there to assess your pet's condition through the night.
If your pet has been discharged home and an emergency or a concern occurs post-discharge, you can reach our Emergency and Critical Team via our hotline at any time for advice.
Procedures & Surgeries
Our surgical department provides an extensive array of orthopedic, soft tissue, neurosurgical, and minimally invasive procedures which includes:
Orthopaedic & Neurologic
Procedures and Surgeries
Spinal Decompression &
Intervertebral Disc Disease Surgeries including but not limited to,
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Mini-Hemilaminectomy
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Ventral Slot Surgery
Arthroscopic Procedures
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Stifle Arthroscopy (Cruciate ligament disease and meniscal injuries)
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Elbow Arthroscopy
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Fracture Repairs (including minimally invasive repair methods when appropriate)
Cranial Cruciate Ligament stabilization including but not limited to,
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TPLO + Stifle Arthroscopy
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Closing Wedge Osteotomies
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Extracapsular Repairs
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Revision/Combination Surgeries
Hip Luxation Stabilization
Patellar Luxation Stabilization
Elbow Dysplasia Management
including elbow arthroscopy, ulnar osteotomy, OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) treatment and UAP (ununited anconeal process) treatment
Angular limb Deformity Correction
Pancarpal & Pantarsal Arthrodesis Procedure
Tendon & Ligament Injury Repairs
Cartilage Resurfacing Surgeries
Soft Tissue Procedures
and Surgeries
Hernia Reconstruction (Perineal, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic etc)
Perineal Urethrostomy (PU)
Reconstruction Surgeries (Skin flaps, grafts etc)
TECA - Total Ear Canal Ablation & Bulla Osteotomy
BOAS - Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome Surgeries
Salivary Gland Mucocele Removal
Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy
Thoracotomy (Lung Lobectomy, Pericardectomy, PDA Ligation etc)
Hepatic Shunt Ligation
Liver Lobectomy
Liver Biopsy
Cholecystectomy
Subcutaneous Urethral Bypass (Urethral blockage)
Nephrectomy
Artificial Urethral Sphincter (Urinary Incontinence)
Biopsies (Needle, Punch, Excisional etc)
Tumours/Masses Removal
*Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list which includes only the more commonly performed specialist veterinary orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
Dr Derniese Goh
BSc DVM MANZCVS
FANZCVS
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Dr Derniese Goh graduated with a Masters degree in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine via an accelerated program from the University of Melbourne in 2015.
Following a rotating internship program and a surgical internship position, she was then accepted into a highly competitive surgical residency program with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS). She was awarded Fellowship status after a rigorous 3-year surgical specialty residency training and examination.
Dr Goh has many years of experience working in busy multidisciplinary referral speciality hospitals in Melbourne alongside specialists who are at the top of their fields. Dr Goh believes in an all-rounded approach to every patient. By working closely with their referring veterinarians, pet owners and families, she strives to achieve the best possible outcome for all her patients and their families.
She is an active member of the ANZCVS and is a strong advocate for practicing evidence-based medicine. In addition to her contribution to several publications in peer reviewed journals, Dr Goh has spoken at and regularly attends international surgical conferences in Australia, the USA and Europe. This ensures that she always remains at the forefront of veterinary science and that her recommendations for her patients are consistent with current literature.
Born and bred in Singapore and also a proud alumni of the Hwa Chong Institution, Dr Goh and her family have moved back home to not only be closer to family and friends, but also with the goal of contributing to the improvement of veterinary standards in Singapore.
Dr Goh has a habit of adopting a fur baby every few years (until her husband set a limit of the number of animals per living space and time spent vacuuming) and currently shares her house with Beanie the Border Collie, Master Haku the Japanese Spitz, Pebbles the Domestic Short Hair, and Sophie the Ragdoll. Her fur family has travelled from Melbourne with her and are now enjoying life in our sunny island.
During her free time, Dr Goh enjoys running, hiking, snorkeling and travelling. Beanie is in fact, a frequent rider, and has sat in the back of her car and travelled with her to several different states within Australia!
