Precision and Confidence in Small Animal Abdominal Surgery for the General Practitioner

Open to all veterinarians

This full day lab is designed for the general practitioner who wants to enhance their efficiency and efficacy in performing abdominal procedures in the small animal patient. Techniques covered include: safe entry of the abdomen (including in male dog), a truly thorough abdominal explore, effective opening and closing of luminal structures, obtaining good biopsies of abdominal organs, partial gastric resection, intestinal resection and anastomosis, incisional gastropexy, colopexy, splenectomy, cystostomy tube placement, trans-diaphragmatic cardiac massage, and diaphragmatic hernia repair. Procedures are performed on canine cadavers. This laboratory is led by board certified surgeons with a passion for teaching and a desire to share the tips and tricks not taught in veterinary school. With this hands-on cadaver practice and individual feedback, participants will feel more confident in their ability to fully assess an abdomen and comfortably perform a variety of abdominal procedures for their patients.

This laboratory includes the use of cadavers.