"The LAP" Updates in Surgery for the Obstructed Patient
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA
Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA
Dr. Justin Ganjei received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Following veterinary school he went on to complete a 1-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery and a 1-year internship in small animal surgery. He completed his 3-year residency in small animal surgery with Veterinary Surgical Centers in Northern Virginia in 2016 and became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2017. Since then he has remained as staff surgeon with Veterinary Surgical Centers. Dr. Ganjei performs a wide variety of both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, but has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, and pain management. He is a strong advocate of advancing veterinary medicine to be able to offer the most up-to-date and highest quality of surgery and medicine while minimizing pain and complications. Dr. Ganjei regularly lectures at numerous veterinary conferences throughout the country and is a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network. He enjoys training residents, interns, and teaching veterinary students and is thrilled to recently have been appointed adjunct assistant professor at his alma matter, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Overview:
The laparotomy is a common veterinary procedure, but the nuance of liver, gastrointestinal and pancreatic manipulation are less familiar. The surgeon will thoroughly discuss with attendees how to handle each of these specific tissues and needed instrumentation. Post-operative management and standards of care for these patients will be a primary focus.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the anatomical considerations and nuances involved in manipulating liver, gastrointestinal, and pancreatic tissues during a laparotomy.
- Identify the specific instruments required for handling delicate abdominal tissues in veterinary surgical procedures.
- Describe appropriate suture materials and patterns for closure of gastrointestinal incisions to prevent complications.
- Recognize critical time frames and factors for monitoring post-operative complications, especially risks of dehiscence.
- Apply standards of care and effective post-operative management techniques for patients following abdominal surgery.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
