A commonly performed Laparoscopic procedure is the spay. Using minimally invasive surgery, pain is reduced, the risk of hemorrhage decreases significantly, recovery time can be shortened by up to 65 percent compared to a traditional spay surgery. Some dogs can benefit by also performing a Lap Gastropexy to significantly reduce the risk of a serious condition called gastric dilation or “bloat”. It involves tacking the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from flipping over on itself.