This session covers both liver lobectomy and gastroplexy, liver lobe biopsy, partial lobectomy ; Guillotine method versus intra-capsular method and left liver lobectomy with a single ligature. The hands on session will also cover; techniques of gastropexy and incisional gastropexy for GDV.
This session requires additional purchase. If you are interesting in attending please register at bvalive.vetshow.com/wet-labs
• Recap of the relevant lobe anatomy for cats and dogs
• Liver lobe biopsy
• Partial Lobectomy – Guillotine method versus intra-capsular method
• Left liver lobectomy with a single ligature

Gastropexy
• Recap of difference techniques (pros/cons)
• Incisional gastropexy for GDV
• Discussion about applying to skills to other areas (i.e. Colopexy)

• Demonstrate critical decision making when choosing more appropriate technique.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and skills practiced in the wet lab to future cases