This course is designed for the recent graduate or those returning to practice after a break. It would also be suitable for any veterinarian who would like a refresher on the principles of soft tissue surgery, including selecting the most appropriate suture materials, wound dressings and choosing the right instrumentation for each procedure. We will discuss how to build your surgical confidence, the importance of the growth mindset and how to deal with challenging procedures and complications.
Learning objectives:
- To describe the role of the surgeon in wound healing
- Discuss how various wound dressings interact with wounds at various stages of healing and describe how to select appropriate wound dressings
- Describe optimal techniques in tissue handling and surgical wound closure.
- Describe how to perform a thorough exploratory laparotomy
- Describe the principles of electrosurgery and other haemostatic techniques