Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures

Harlan offers a variety of soft tissue surgical procedures in rats and mice.  Modifications to the listed procedures as well as additional procedures may be available by inquiring with technical services.  A soft tissue procedure can often be combined with a cannulation procedure.  To inquire on rodent surgical services, please contact the Technical Services Department at (800) 473-6423.

 Reproductive
Click on links below for the procedure description and postoperative care instructions. 
Castration
Hysterectomy
Ovariectomy
Oviduct Ligation
Ovariohysterectomy
Vasectomy

 

 Endocrine
Click on links below for the procedure description and postoperative care instructions. 
Adrenal Demedullation
Adrenalectomy
Hypophysectomy - Intra-Aural (less than 130 grams)
Hypophysectomy - Parapharyngeal (130+ grams)
Pinealectomy
Thyroparathyroidectomy

 

Additonal Soft Tissue Procedures
Click on links below for the procedure description and postoperative care instructions. 
Aortic Banding
Nephrectomy - Unilateral
Sialectomy
Splenectomy
Thymectomy

 

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