Tumour removal

An 8 ½ lb tumour was removed from a male green sea turtle successfully in Honolulu, Hawaii. The surgery was a success with the use of Celox Granules.

I knew there would be a lot of bleeding from a previous removal of a five pound tumour on another turtle in the same area, tying off bleeders is difficult in this area because part of the bone is invaded. The granules worked a treat and the operation was made easier as a generous use of Celox Granules controlled the bleeding.

Hawaiian sea turtles are a threatened species and are protected under federal law. After a day and a half out of the water the turtle was doing well with no re-bleed. The sea turtle was released post surgery into the ocean near Maui.