Cystotomies in Dogs and Cats.
Course information:
This course uses narrated slides and videos to show the participant to how successfully and thoroughly perform a cystotomy in dogs and cats for the purpose of removing uroliths. Urolith recurrence is a common problem in small animals and it is thought that many recur because uroliths (albeit small) are left behind at the time of the surgery.
Course Objectives:
- Appropriate approaches for cystotomies in the male dog, female dog and cats
- How to ensure that no uroliths are left behind.
- How to properly take a biopsy of the bladder.
- Closure techniques for bladder incision are discussed and demonstrated as well as suture material choices.
- Clearing the urethra of uroliths at the time of the cystotomy.
- Post-operative information for the cystotomy patient.
Course Format:
- This is a pre-recorded course.
- A narrated slide presentation is used to make the necessary points.
- There are videos embedded within the slide presentation to help demonstrate certain techniques
- Tips and tricks to reduce the rate of recurrence of uroliths are offered
- A narrated video of a cystotomy surgery on a female dog is also included in this online seminar
- Once you register for this course you will receive a passcode via email. This passcode will give you access to all the course materials. There is no expiry date.
Course Materials:
- A narrated slide presentation in video format, which is approximately 60 minutes in duration.
- A narrated video of a cystotomy being performed on a female dog (approach and closure are excluded) which is approximately 15 minutes in duration
- A quiz which the participant must submit and pass with a minimum score of 70% in order to be awarded the RACE credits.
CE Credits:
- RACE Credits: 1.0
Course Presenter: Dr. Anne Sylvestre BSc, DVM, DVSc CCRP, Diplomate ACVS/ECVS
Fees
- Registration Fee: $113.00 ($100.00 + HST)