The dvm360® surgery page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on the latest in veterinary surgery. This page consists of videos, interviews, articles, podcasts, and research on the advancements and developments of therapies for surgery, and more.
July 8th 2024
At the AVMA Convention in Austin, Texas, a veterinarian discusses when—and if—a dog should be sterilized
On the Forefront: Prophylactic laser disk ablation in dogs at Oklahoma State University
July 1st 2007Laser disk ablation, a procedure for preventing thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation in dogs, has been developed and performed in more than 350 dogs at the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.
Managing dogs with thoracic impalement injuries: A review of nine cases
May 1st 2007Thoracic trauma is common in dogs and may result in marked morbidity and mortality because of injury to the lung parenchyma (pulmonary contusion), pleural space (hemopneumothorax), great vessels, thoracic wall (rib fractures), diaphragm, or myocardium.
Endoscopy Brief: Transurethal cystoscopy and diode laser incision to correct an ectopic ureter
September 1st 2006An 8-week-old 16.5-lb (7.5-kg) female Labrador retriever puppy was presented for evaluation of urinary incontinence. The puppy's incontinence had been present since the owner obtained the puppy at 4 weeks of age.
Key gastrointestinal surgeries: Intestinal biopsy
April 1st 2006You may be hesitant to perform a full-thickness incisional biopsy to obtain an intestinal tissue sample, but in many cases, this technique is preferred. In this article, we review when incisional biopsy is best and provide a simple step-by-step guide to the procedure to increase your confidence.
Key gastrointestinal surgeries: Intestinal anastomosis
April 1st 2006Intestinal anastomosis is an important surgical procedure that connects two sections of the intestines once a diseased portion has been removed. A key concern is to prevent leakage at the anastomosis site and subsequent peritonitis, but this complication can be avoided if the procedure is done correctly and preventive measures are taken.
Research Update: How effective is surgical excision of feline cutaneous hemangiosarcomas?
September 1st 2005In this retrospective study from the Animal Medical Center in New York City, the medical records of 18 cats with feline cutaneous hemangiosarcoma were reviewed, and the cats' clinical features and responses to surgery were described.