Small Animal Lecture Schedule
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Saturday Small Animal
Cranial & Intracranial Surgery
2:00pm Intracranial Surgical Anatomy ~Fauber
This lecture will discuss important anatomical considerations and complications associated with routine and challenging intracranial approaches.
2:30pm abs: Canine Stromal Cell Growth Characteristics ~Lopez
2:45pm Advanced Imaging of the Brain ~Bahr
This lecture will focus on cross sectional imaging of the brain and characterization of lesions as it pertains to intracranial surgery.
3:15pm abs: Modified Ventral Stabilization in 46 AAI Dogs ~Aikawa
4:00pm Surgical Treatment of Intracranial Disease ~Sanders
A case based presentation regarding indication, diagnostics and techniques for brain surgery in dogs and cats
5:00pm Massive Craniolateral Skull Resections ~McAnulty
This lecture will review techniques and functional outcomes of resection of masses involving the craniolateral skull as a single resection for treatment of suborbital neoplasms.
5:30pm Resecting MLOs with Skull Reconstruction ~McAnulty
This lecture will review techniques and problems encountered in removing multilobular osteochondrosarcomas of the skull with reconstruction where needed for protection of the brain tissue.
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Saturday Small Animal
Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Sponsored by VCA Animal Hospitals
8:00am The Non-Traumatic Hemoabdomen ~Aronsohn
Management of the acute and subacute hemoabdomen will be discussed.
8:30am Spontaneous Pneumothorax ~Hunt
This lecture will focus on recent developments in surgery for extrahepatic portosystemic shunt, reported outcomes for a variety of surgical techniques and areas requiring future investigation.
9:00am abs: FastAct in Anticoagulated Rats ~Schmiedt
9:15am DIC: Is There Anything We Can Do? ~Cooper
The seminar will provide a brief overview of the path physiology of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) as well as a discussion of the current monitoring and
treatment options for that disease process.
10:15am Fluid Therapy in Uncontrolled Hemorrhage -- Is Less More? ~Cooper
The lecture will provide a review of current evidence surrounding fluid resuscitation of patients with uncontrolled hemorrhage.
10:45am The Friday Afternoon Gallbladder ~Mehler
This lecture will discuss current trends in biliary tract surgery and how to avoid the Friday afternoon gallbladder
11:15am abs: Early Intestinal Adaptation in Cats with SBS ~Kouti
11:30am Panel: Emergency Nightmare -- Case Presentation ~Cooper, McLoughlin
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Saturday Small Animal
Endocrine Surgery
Sponsored by COVIDIEN
8:00am Updates on Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery ~Ham
A review of recent literature providing updates on thyroid, parathyroid and pancreatic surgery
8:30am Anesthetic and Post-Op Considerations for Endocrine Patients ~Grubb
We will discuss anesthetic drugs and protocols in a variety of endocrine diseases.
9:00am abs: Adrenalectomy in Dogs With and Without Cavotomy ~Barrera
9:15am Laparoscopic Approach to Adrenalectomies & Pancreatic Surgery ~Radlinsky
This seminar will discuss the decision-making process and approaches to laparoscopic treatment of pancreatic and adrenal conditions.
10:15am Minimally Invasive Tumor Ablation ~Fransson
Methods for minimally invasive tumor ablation will be reviewed.
10:45am Pre-Op Management and Heparin Therapy for Adrenal Surgery ~Mehl
This lecture will review the preoperative management for removal of tumors. It will include a discussion on the use of phenoxy benzene and pros and cons of heparin therapy.
11:15am abs: Vascular Occlusion Techniques in Dogs ~Asano
11:30am Adrenalectomy and Caval Thrombosis: Techniques and Outcome ~Kyles
A review of surgery for adrenal gland tumors, including management of cavil thrombosis and assessment of short and long-term outcomes
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Saturday Small Animal
Hepatobiliary
8:00am Common Questions About Liver Surgery Are Finally Answered ~Weisse
In this lecture, common misconceptions about liver surgery will be discussed.
9:00am abs: PTCE vs. AC in Canine Extrahepatic PSS ~Asano
9:15am The Anatomy of the Hilar Liver Lobe Resection ~Degner
This lecture will present the anatomical basis and principles of the hilar liver lobectomy, which is used to remove tumors that encroach into the hilar region of the liver.
10:15am An Update on EHPSS ~Hunt
This lecture will focus on recent developments in surgery for extrahepatic portosystemic shunt, reported outcomes for a variety of surgical techniques and areas requiring future investigation.
10:45am Surgery of the Extrahepatic Biliary Tract ~Ellison
This lecture will focus on making objective decisions on whether to remove, to divert or to stent the biliary tree and technical tips on how to perform these techniques most appropriately in order to increase your chances of surgical success.
11:15am abs: Hepatic Vascular Occlusion in Dogs ~Seki
11:30am Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Technique ~Mayhew
This lecture will discuss indications for, surgical technique and possible complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in dogs.
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Saturday Small Animal
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Sponsored by ACVS Practice Partner Upstate Veterinary Specialists, Greenville, SC
2:00pm One Hole Laparoscopic Surgery: Revisiting an Old Concept ~Dupre
2:30pm abs: Laparosopic Splenic Biopsy ~Radhakrishnan
2:45pm Lift Laparoscopy in Dogs and Cats ~Fransson
A novel technique for gasless laparoscopy will be reviewed and results of use in cats and dogs will be presented.
3:15pm abs: Use of a Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass in Cats ~Berent
4:00pm Anesthesia for Minimally Invasive Surgery ~Perkowski
This lecture will discuss special considerations and monitoring requirements for the patient undergoing laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgery.
4:30pm Surgical Hemostasis in Minimally Invasive Surgery ~Bennett
There are various items and devices used to achieve homeostasis during minimally invasive surgery from ligatures to ligatures. These various ways will be explored.
5:00pm Minimally Invasive Management of Chylothorax ~Radlinsky
This seminar will focus on the surgical treatments available for chylothorax, associated outcomes and advances in technique.
5:30pm Thoracoscopic Pericardectomy: Choosing the Right Approach ~Dupre
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Saturday Small Animal
Orthopedic Oncology
Sponsored by ACVS Practice Partner Northlake Veterinary Surgery, Atlanta, GA
2:00pm Radiation to Treat Osteosarcoma? ~Ryan
Curative intent and palliative radiation for treatment of osteosarcoma will be discussed.
2:30pm abs: Pathologic Fracture Treated with Fracture Fixation ~Boston
2:45pm What's New in Soft Tissue Sarcomas ~Boston
Discussion of the workup and surgical management of soft tissue sarcomas
3:15pm abs: Novel Limb Salvage Endoprostheses in Dogs ~Fitzpatrick
4:00pm Imaging Microscopic Residual Cancer During Surgery ~Eward
This lecture will provide a description of a camera that was able to document microscopic cancel cells intra-operatively.
4:30pm Limb Salvage -- The Florida Experience ~Farese
5:00pm Comparative Orthopedic Oncology -- Where Are We Now? ~Ehrhart
This lecture will focus on the comparison of the challenges faced in human and veterinary patients with extremities at risk of amputation.
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Saturday Small Animal
Small Animal Interactive Session
8:00am Orthopedic ~Bergh, Bergman, Birchard, Dupre, Novo, Smeak
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Saturday Small Animal
Small Animal Scientific Abstracts
8:00am abs: Heat Generation by TPLO Saw Blades ~Bachelez
8:15am abs: NSAID Dose Reduction ~Wernham
8:30am abs: Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase in Dogs ~Schmiedt
8:45am abs: Stiffness of Plate Fixation in Canine Radii ~Gauthier
9:00am abs: Tibial Structural Changes Associated with MPL ~Fitzpatrick
9:15am abs: Elbow Denervation in Dogs: Devel of Surgical Procedure ~Zamprogno
9:30am abs: Comparison of Two Pelvic Osteotomy Techniques ~Punke
10:15am abs: RANKL Prognostic Significance in Canine Osteosarcoma ~Arbaugh
10:30am abs: Palliative Radiation for Osteosarcoma in Dogs ~Oblak
10:45am abs: CHD Treated by JPS: Seven Year Results ~Dueland
11:00am abs: Circumcaval Ureters in 204 Cats ~Belanger
11:15am abs: Warm Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Kidneys ~Nelson
11:30am abs: Kinematic Analysis in Trotting Dogs ~Rahal
11:45am abs: Agility Exercise Induces Oxidant Stress & Lactic Acidosis in Dogs ~Baltzer
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Saturday Small Animal
Stifle Surgery
Sponsored by ACVS Industry Partner Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
2:00pm CORA-Based Leveling Osteotomy ~Hulse
Leveling Osteotomy if the CCL deficient stifle based on the CORA
2:30pm abs: Bacterial Load in Dogs with Stifle Arthritis ~Schwartz
2:45pm Partial CrCL Rupture: Intra-Articular Treatment ~Beale
3:15pm abs: Caudal Cruciate Ligament Damage in Dogs ~Sumner
4:00pm Concurrent RACL and MPL in the Large Breed Dog ~Boudrieau
Case selection in the CrCL deficient stifle with concurrent MPL in large breed dogs: Technique descriptions and clinical cases using the TPLO and TTA procedures will be discussed.
4:30pm Large Breed MPL Clinical Eval and Planning for DFO ~Bruecker
5:00pm DFO Surgical Technique ~Kowaleski
The surgical technique will be reviewed in detail with an emphasis on technical tips to ensure repeatable results.
5:30pm TPLO vs. LFS: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial ~Gordon-Evans
Comparison of LFS to TPLO in a randomized controlled clinical trial. Short-term (6 mo) results will be presented. Outcome measures include gait analysis, thigh circumference, range of motion and owner survey.
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Saturday Small Animal
Total Hip Replacement
Sponsored by ACVS Industry Partner Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
8:00am Biomechanical Evaluation of the Helica Hip System ~Hayashi
In Vitro biomechanical evaluation of the Helica cementless total hip replacement system.
8:30am Clinical Experience with the Helica Hip System ~Cambridge
This lecture will present surgical techniques and early clinical experience with the HELICA THR System.
9:00am abs: Constrained Total Knee Replacement in Dogs & Cats ~Fitzpatrick
9:15am Revision Strategies in Zurich Cementless THA ~Vezzoni
When and how to perform a successful surgical revision of the Zurich Cementless THA will be reviewed.
10:15am Short-Term Outcome for Uncemented THR ~Roe
This presentation will outline our experience at NCSU, highlighting how the operating protocol has developed. Radiographic changes over time and owner assessed outcome will be presented.
10:45am Comparison of Cemented, Uncemented and Hybrid THR ~Dyce
Retrospective comparison of short term outcome of BioMedtrix cemented, cementless and hybrid THR
11:15am abs: Rotational Constraint of Two Elbow Prostheses ~Guillou
11:30am Micro THR -- Clinical Experience ~Liska
The basic principles for implanting the Micro THR only the patient, prosthesis and instruments are smaller. Surgeons have the opportunity to provide small dogs (3-12 kg) and cats with pain free joints and normal biomechanical function.
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Saturday Small Animal
Upper Respiratory
2:00pm Rhinoplasty for Reconstruction of the Nasal Planum ~McAnulty
Technical description on how to reconstruct the nasal planum after radical nasal planum resection using labial flaps and the lip margin for improved cosmesis
2:30pm abs: Anesthesia Associated Pneumonia in Dogs ~Spector
2:45pm Brachycephalic Syndrome: It's Not Only What You Think ~Dupre
3:15pm abs: Histological Aspects of Spontaneous Pneumothorax ~Wilke
4:00pm Laryngeal Paralysis, For Real? ~Radlinsky
This seminar will discuss different methods by which laryngeal paralysis may be diagnosed and how to obtain true positive rather than false positive results.
4:30pm Laryngeal Paralysis: One Piece of the Puzzle: Polyneuropathy ~Thieman
This presentation will discuss polyneuropathy as a cause of acquired laryngeal paralysis.
5:00pm Laryngeal Paralysis: Another Piece of the Puzzle: Esophageal Dysfunction ~Stanley
5:30pm The Silent Meow -- Laryngeal Paralysis in Cats ~Hardie
This session covers the diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal paralysis in cats.
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