The Cutting Edge 3, Basic Veterinary Surgery Techniques

Publication Year: 2021

Author / Editor: Jolle Kirpensteijn and Gert ter Haar (Editors)

Overview: “The Cutting Edge 3, Basic Veterinary Surgery Techniques” is an open-access instructional manual designed to teach veterinary students and recent graduates the foundational principles of surgery across various species. It provides essential guidance on surgical techniques, instruments, and patient preparation while outlining the limitations and potential complications associated with surgical procedures.

Key Topics Covered:

Clinical problem-solving, decision-making, and hemorrhage control in veterinary surgery
Principles of asepsis, sterilization, disinfection, and preparation of the patient and surgeon
Classification, handling, and maintenance of fundamental surgical instruments
Suture materials, knot-tying techniques, interrupted and continuous suture patterns, and specialized organ sutures