Precision Surgery, Pioneering Research
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Tufts CMS Preclinical Surgical Services provides full-service surgical support for medical device preclinical research studies, testing, and training, offering state-of-the-art surgical suites equipped for both routine and complex procedures. Our highly skilled veterinary professionals deliver a range of services, including minor and major surgeries, with advanced anesthesia and continuous monitoring to ensure the safety and welfare of research animals. We also provide thorough postoperative care to promote optimal recovery and reduce complications. In addition, our team specializes in developing custom surgical models tailored to specific research needs, such as disease models or medical device testing. Our team is available for consultation on surgical protocols and offers hands-on training to research personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Our Surgical Services provides comprehensive, high-quality support to advance research in both academic and industry settings.
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- Customizable Support: Utilize our staff for individual tasks or full-scale studies, our team is equipped to handle a variety of research needs.
- Routine In Vivo Testing: We specialize in both minor and major large animal surgeries, anesthetic support, drug administration, blood collection, tissue collection, and euthanasia, ensuring meticulous care and precision at every step of the way.
- Specialized Studies: Our expertise extends to, medical device testing and training, wound healing studies, hemostasis studies, cardiac, dermal, and gastrointestinal studies, laparoscopic studies, endoscopic studies, and other specialized models tailored to your unique research objectives.
- Expert Consultation: We provide guidance on animal models, analgesics, anesthetics, drugs, acceptable surgical methods and matters of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, husbandry and assistance with your animal IACUC protocol.
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- Novel wound healing applications for the treatment of wounds, including burn injuries and combat wounds
- Gastrointestinal studies testing prototype devices for superior treatment of surgical sites following surgical removal of sections of the intestine due to certain digestive diseases such as colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis.
- Brain implant alternatives to increase long-term biocompatibility and decrease inflammatory response
- Endoscopic capsule placement for treatment of various issues including dysbiosis and Crohn’s disease
- Testing of novel hemostatic materials for combat and non-combat wounds
- Testing of innovative approaches for nephrolithotripsy
- Training facility for Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Embolic delivery to specific target vessels and/or organs as a method of therapy for tumors.
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- Liaison Services: We act as a bridge between Tufts Comparative Medicine Services and University core facilities, coordinating efforts to streamline your research process.
- Institutional Resource: Leverage our deep knowledge and resources to ensure the highest standards in animal care and research practices
- 30+ Years of Experience: Proven track record with industry partners.
- Flexible Pricing: Competitive, hourly rates with rapid contracting.
- Expert Team: Over 500 on-site physicians, surgeons, and veterinarians.
- Innovative Facilities: 40,000 square feet of space, including operating rooms, a digital fluoroscopy lab, and more.
- Additional On-Site Services: Histology, pathology, and necropsy capabilities.
- Comprehensive Training: Physician and sales training available.
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