The Third Edition of this classic surgery text is the ideal resource for veterinary students and equine and mixed large animal practitioners. The book can be used both as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of large animal surgery and as an easy-to-use guide for quick reference in the field. The step-by-step technique sections have been restructured to allow faster access to information, including objectives and lists of equipment needed for each procedure. In addition to general updates throughout, this edition features new sections on minimally invasive surgery, laser surgery, and laparotomy. Coverage includes surgical techniques for horses, cows, pigs, goats, and select exotic species. Most techniques presented can be performed without the advantages of a fully equipped large animal hospital or teaching institution.

Table of Contents:

Preface of First Edition

Preface of Second Edition

Preface of Third Edition

1 - Techniques in Large Animal Surgery
Presurgical Considerations

2 - Anesthesia and Fluid Therapy
Anesthesia
Fuid Therapy

3 - Surgical Instruments
Use of Surgical Instruments
Preparation of Instruments
General Surgical Instruments
Instruments Used Specifically in Large Animal Surgery

4 - Suture Materials and Needles
Suture Materials.
Needles

5 - Knots and Ligatures
Principles of Knot Tying
Ligatures

6 - Suture Patterns
Basic Suture Patterns
Suture Patterns Used for Closure of Hollow Organs
Stent Bandages (Tie-Over Dressings)
Suture Patterns for Severed Tendons

7 - Principles of Wound Management and the Use of Drains
Wound Management
Suturing Traumatic Wounds
Use of Drains

8 - Reconstructive Surgery of Wounds

9 - Equine Orthopedic Surgery
Medial Patellar Desmotomy
Cunean Tenectomy
Lateral Digital Extensor Tenotomy
Inferior (Distal) Check Ligament Desmotomy
Superior Check Ligament Desmotomy (After Bramlage)
Superficial Digital Flexor Tenotomy
Deep Digital Flexor Tenotomy
Sectioning of the Palmar (or Plantar) Annular Ligament of the Fetlock
Palmer Digital Neurectomy
Amputation of the Splint (II and IV Metacarpal and Metatarsal) Bones
Arthrotomy of the Midcarpal Joint
Arthrotomy of the Fetlock Joint and Removal of an Apical Sesamoid ChipFracture

10 - Equine Urogenital Surgery
Castration
Cryptorchidectomy by the Inguinal and Parainguinal Approach
Laparoscopic Cryptorchidectomy
Caslick’s Operation for Pneumovagina in the Mare
Urethroplasty by Caudal Relocation of the Transverse Fold
Cesarean Section in the Mare
Circumcision of the Penis (Reefing)
Amputation of the Penis
Aanes’ Method of Repair of Third-Degree Perineal Laceration

11 - Surgery of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract
Tracheostomy
Laryngotomy, Laryngeal Ventriculectomy, and Ventriculocordectomy
Partial Resection of the Soft Palate
Surgical Entry and Drainage of the Guttural Pouch

12 - Equine Dental and Gastrointestinal Surgery
Repulsion of Cheek Teeth
Ventral Midline Laparotomy and Abdominal Exploration
Standing Flank Laparotomy
Umbilical Herniorrhaphy in the Foal

13 - Bovine Gastrointestinal Surgery
Principles of Laparotomy
Flank Laparotomy and Abdominal Exploration
Rumenotomy
Rumenostomy (Rumenal Fistulation)
Surgical Corrections of Abomasal Displacements and Torsion

14 - Bovine Urogenital Surgery
Calf Castration
Urethrostomy
Hematoma Evacuation of the Bovine Penis
Preputial Amputation (Circumcision) in the Bull
Surgical Techniques for Teaser Bull Preparation
Inguinal Herniorrhaphy in the Mature Bull
Cesarean Section in the Cow
Retention Suturing of the Bovine Vulva (Buhner’s Method)
Cervicopexy for Vaginal Prolapse (After Winkler)

15 - Miscellaneous Bovine Surgical Techniques
Digit Amputation
Eye Enucleation
Cosmetic Dehorning
Rib Resection and Pericardiotomy
Repair of Teat Lacerations

16 - Surgical Techniques in Swine
Castration of the Piglet
Inguinal Herniorrhaphy in the Piglet
Cesarean Section in the Sow

17 - Miscellaneous Surgical Techniques
Dehorning the Mature Goat
Tooth Removal in the Llama

Index