Tips to Improve the Success of Small Animal Gastrointestinal Surgery
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Dr. Michael Jaffe is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery and Service Chief of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jaffe is a 1991 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation from vet school, he practiced as a primary care veterinarian for 5 years in St. Joseph, MO and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He then completed a 1-year companion animal medicine and surgery internship and a 3-year small animal surgery residency at LSU where he also received his Master’s degree. Dr. Jaffe practiced for 17 years in specialty surgical practice in Bloomfield Hills, MI; Mesa, AZ; and Glendale, AZ. He entered academia as part of the founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and remained on faculty for 4 years. Dr. Jaffe became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner in 2017.
Overview:
Surgery of the gastrointestinal system is common in emergency settings. Foreign material ingested, perforation of bowel, and acute injuries to bowel that may result in sepsis are frequently seen and need to be addressed. This lecture discusses surgical techniques and tips for common GI surgeries including gastrotomy, gastropexy, enterotomy, and intestinal resection/anastomosis. Diagnosis of conditions, surgical procedures performed, and post-operative care of patients is covered. The emphasis of the lecture is on improving the surgeon's ability to perform common techniques.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will gain insight on common gastrointestinal surgeries performed
- Attendees will develop a plan for improving their surgical options for gastrotomy and enterotomy
- Attendees will evaluate performing an intestinal resection and anastomosis and develop a plan for performing this when needed
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
