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Core Curriculum Category Surgical Category Surgical Procedure
Abdominal - SA
GeneralAbdominal exploratory with drainage technique
Adrenal biopsy
Adrenalectomy
Diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy
Exploratory laparoscopy
Exploratory laparotomy - death / euthanasia on table
Exploratory laparotomy - negative explore
Exploratory laparotomy - unresectable mass
Inguinal herniorraphy
Lymph node removal
Omentalization of cyst or abscess
Open drainage of cyst
Open lymphangiography
Open portography
Partial splenectomy
Pericardial diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy
Splenectomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Colon/rectalColonic resection and anastomosis
Colopexy
Colostomy
Colotomy
Rectal pull-through
Rectal reduction/resection
Subtotal colectomy
Typhlectomy, partial
EsophagusEsophagotomy
Partial esophagectomy
Gall bladderBile duct stent, open placement
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystoduodenostomy
Cholecystojejunostomy
Cholecystotomy
Choledochoduodenostomy
Choledochotomy
GeneralExploratory laparotomy
Laparoscopy
Multiple GI biopsies
Omentalization of cyst or abscess
Open drainage of cyst
Perineal herniorrhaphy
LiverLiver biopsy
Partial hepatectomy
Partial liver lobectomy
Portosystemic shunt ligation, ameroid constrictor
Portosystemic shunt ligation, cellophane band
Portosystemic shunt ligation, suture
Total liver lobectomy
PancreasPancreatic biopsy
Partial pancreatectomy
Small intestineDerotate intestines
Enteropexy
Enteroplication
Enterotomy
Intestinal biopsy
Intestinal resection and anastomosis
StomachGastric biopsy
Gastroduodenostomy
Gastrojejunostomy
Gastropexy
Gastrotomy
Partial gastrectomy
Pylorectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Pyloroplasty
Head/Neck Surgery
EarLateral bulla osteotomy
Lateral ear canal resection
Pinnectomy - complete
Pinnectomy - partial
Total ear canal ablation
Ventral bulla osteotomy
Vertical ear canal ablation
GeneralCheiloplasty
Dorsal rhinotomy
Enucleation
Excise mass
Exenteration
Parathyroidectomy
Sialoadenectomy
Thyroidectomy
Mandible/maxillaMandibular condylectomy
Mandibular fracture repair
Partial excision of vertical ramus
Partial mandibulectomy
Partial maxillectomy
Partial resection zygomatic arch
OralClosure hard palate defect
Closure soft palate defect
Oronasal fistula closure
Partial glossectomy
Upper airwayBilateral arytenoid lateralization
Castellated laryngofissure
Cricopharyngeal myotomy/myectomy
Esophagotomy
Laryngeal sacculectomy
Nasal fold resection
Partial esophagotomy
Partial laryngectomy via oral approach
Partial laryngectomy via ventral laryngotomy
Permanent tracheostomy
Pharyngotomy
Resection dorsolateral nasal cartilages
Resection nasal planum
Staphylectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal resection and anastomosis
Tracheal ring prosthesis, extraluminal only
Tracheotomy
Unilateral arytenoid lateralization
Ventral rhinotomy
Ventriculocordectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Arthroscopy - carpus / tarsusExploratory arthroscopy
Exploratory arthroscopy with biopsy
Exploratory arthroscopy with fragment retrieval
Arthroscopy - elbowExploratory arthroscopy
Exploratory arthroscopy with biopsy
Exploratory arthroscopy with fragment retrieval
Arthroscopy - hipExploratory arthroscopy
Exploratory arthroscopy with biopsy
Exploratory arthroscopy with fragment retrieval
Arthroscopy - shoulderExploratory arthroscopy
Exploratory arthroscopy with biopsy
Exploratory arthroscopy with fragment retrieval
Arthroscopy - stifleCranial cruciate ligament debridement
Exploratory arthroscopy
Exploratory arthroscopy with biopsy
Exploratory arthroscopy with fragment retrieval
Meniscal release
Meniscectomy
LaparoscopyAdrenalectomy
Cholecystectomy
Cryptorchid castration
Cystotomy
Exploratory laparoscopy
Gastrointestinal biopsy
Gastropexy
Gastrostomy tube placement
Jejunostomy tube placement
Liver biopsy
Ovariectomy
Ovariohysterectomy
Pancreatic biopsy
ThoracoscopyExploratory thoracoscopy
Lung biopsy
Lung lobectomy
Lymph node biopsy
Mediastinal / pleural biopsy
Mediastinal / pleural debridement
Partial pericardiectomy
PDA ligation
Pericardial window
PRAA ligation / transection
Right auriculectomy
Subtotal pericardiectomy
Thoracic duct ligation
Thymectomy
Neurologic Surgery
GeneralArticular facet screws
Brachial plexus exploration
Cervical dorsal laminectomy
Cervical traction stabilization
Cervical ventral slot
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Disc fenestration
Dorsal cervical stabilization
Epineural neurorrhaphy
External fixator
Facetectomy
Foramenotomy
Hemilaminectomy
Hypophysectomy
Lubra plate
Lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy
Open biopsy
Pediculectomy
Pins and methylmethacrylate
Spinal stapling
Spinal wiring
Thoracolumbar dorsal laminectomy
Transilial bolt
Transilial pin
Ventral cervical stabilization
Vertebral body plate
Orthopedic Surgery
CarpusPancarpal arthrodesis
Partial carpal arthrodesis
Radial carpal bone reduction and stabilization
Shearing injury stabilization
Corrective osteotomiesCorrective osteotomy, bone plate
Corrective osteotomy, circular fixator
Corrective osteotomy, linear external fixator
Ostectomy
Release osteotomy
Subtrochanteric derotational varus osteotomy
Triple pelvic osteotomy
ElbowAnconeal process stabilization, lag screw
Elbow arthrodesis
Open reduction and stabilization
Total elbow arthroplasty
FracturesFracture repair, bone plate
Fracture repair, bone plate & IM pin
Fracture repair, bone screws
Fracture repair, circular external fixator
Fracture repair, clamp rod internal fixator
Fracture repair, external fixator & IM pin
Fracture repair, hybrid external fixator
Fracture repair, IM pin & wire
Fracture repair, interfragmentary wire
Fracture repair, interlocking nail
Fracture repair, linear external fixator
Fracture repair, pins
Fracture repair, tension band
HipFemoral head and neck ostectomy
Hip reduction and capsulorraphy
Hip reduction and prosthetic capsule
Hip reduction and toggle pin
Hip reduction and transarticular pin
Hip reduction and triple pelvic osteotomy
Total hip arthroplasty, cemented
Total hip arthroplasty, hybrid
Total hip arthroplasty, uncemented
Joints generalExploratory arthroscopy
Exploratory arthroscopy with fragment retrieval
Exploratory arthrotomy
Exploratory arthrotomy with fragment retrieval
MiscellaneousComplex implant removal
Coxofemoral disarticulation/hind limb amputation
Forequarter amputation
Hemipelvectomy
Limb sparing with allograft
Limb sparing with bone transport
Midfemoral amputation
Midhumeral amputation
Partial pelvectomy
Partial pelvectomy/hind limb amputation
Pelvic symphysiodesis
Repair muscle laceration
Repair musculotendon rupture
Scapulectomy
Tendon/ muscle release
Tendonorraphy
ShoulderBiceps tendon tenodesis
Biceps tenotomy
Excision arthroplasty
Open reduction and stabilization
Shoulder arthrodesis
StifleFibular head transposition
Lateral fabellar suture(s)
Lateral retinacular stabilization
Meniscal release
Meniscectomy
Open reduction and stabilization
Over the top stabilization
Patsaama stabilization
Posterior capsulorrhaphy
Primary collateral ligament repair
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
Tibial tuberosity transposition
Tibial tuberostity advancement
Trochlear recession wedge
Trochlear sulcoplasty
Under and over fascial repair
TarsusOpen reduction and stabilization
Pantarsal arthrodesis
Partial tarsal arthrodesis
Skin/Reconstructive Surgery
GeneralAdvancement flap
Anal sacculectomy
Axial pattern flap
Caudectomy
Complete caudectomy
Digit amputation
Episioplasty
Excise and reconstruct large mass
Free skin graft with microvascular anastomosis
Full thickness skin graft
Interpolation flap
Large wound closure
Local mastectomy
Mesh graft
Muscle flap
Myocutaneous flap
Omental flap
Partial caudectomy
Pedicle flap
Perianal fistula resection
Pinch graft
Pouch or hinge flap
Radical mastectomy
Regional mastectomy
Rotational flap
Skin fold resection
Split thickness skin graft
Transposition flap
Thoracic Surgery
CardiovascularExcision right atrial appendage
Pacemaker implantation
Patch-graft valvuloplasty
PDA ligation
Pulmonary artery banding
Subtotal pericardiectomy
Systemic to pulmonary shunt
Total pericardiectomy
Transect ligamentum arteriosum for treatment of persistent right aortic arch
EsophagusEsophageal resection/anastomosis
Esophagotomy
GeneralIntrathoracic mass removal
Lateral thoracotomy
Lymph node resection
Median sternotomoy
Mediastinal mass removal
Omentalization
Pleural biopsy
Rib resection
Thoracic duct ligation
Thoracic wall en bloc resection
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy, median sternotomy
Thymectomy
LungComplete lung lobectomy
Lung biopsy
Partial lung lobectomy
Urogenital - SA
ProstateProstatectomy
Prostatic biopsy
Prostatic marsupialization
Prostatic omentalization
Subtotal/partial prostatectomy
ReproductiveAbominal cryptorchid orchiectomy
Cesarean section
Culposuspension
Episiotomy
Hysterectomy
Ovariectomy
Ovariohysterectomy for pyometra
Uterine prolapse reduction
Vaginal mass excision
Vaginal prolapse reduction/resection
Vaginectomy
UrinaryCystic biopsy
Cystostomy tube placement
Cystotomy
Ectopic ureter repair
Neoureterostomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrotomy
Open placement of nephrostomy tube
Open renal biopsy
Partial cystectomy
Partial nephrectomy
Partial penile amputation
Penile amputation
Perineal urethrostomy
Preputial reconstruction
Prescrotal urethrostomy
Pyelotomy
Renal transplant
Scrotal urethrostomy
Ureteral anastomosis
Ureteroneocystostomy
Ureterotomy
Urethral prolapse repair
Urethral reduction/resection
Urethral sling
Urethrotomy