Dr. Stephen Birchard received his DVM degree from the University of Missouri and completed a surgical residency program at Purdue University. After working in private practice, he taught at Ohio State University for 27 years. Dr. Birchard is the chief editor of the Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice and is board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
| 8:00 AM-9:15 AM |
Exploratory Laparotomy, Including Removal of Cryptorchid TesticlesGetting the most information out of an exploratory abdominal surgery will be the focus of this session. We will cover instruments, approaches, biopsy techniques, and how to find and remove the elusive retained testicle in cryptorchid animals. |
| 9:25 AM-10:25 AM |
Gastric Surgery from Inside to OutsideTopics will include: foreign bodies, neoplasia, gastric ulcers, and pyloric obstruction. Techniques for gastrotomy, partial gastrectomy, and pyloroplasty will be covered. |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus: Gastropexies that WorkWhat’s new in the medical and surgical management of Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus (GDV) in dogs? New concepts in initial emergency care as well as the definitive surgical repair will be covered. Practical methods for gastropexy will be explained. |
| 1:50 PM-2:50 PM |
Taking the Fear out of Intestinal SurgeryReview of indications for intestinal surgery will be followed by current methods for performing techniques, such as enterotomy and resection and anastomosis. Case examples, including surgical videos, will be used to illustrate important concepts. |
| 3:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Oncologic Surgery: Beyond the LumpectomyTumors are of the most common ailment in older dogs and cats. Some can be effectively managed via surgical removal. We will discuss the various types of neoplasms that are amenable to surgery, including some that will surprise you! |
| 4:30 PM-5:30 PM |
Challenging Cases in Small Animal SurgeryA true measure of the surgeon’s abilities are the patients with unusual and difficult disorders. In this session we will discuss some daunting clinical situations, such as a dog that was shot with an arrow through the heart and lived to tell about it. |
