Hindlimb Amputation: Step‑by‑Step Veterinary Surgery Training

Description

This in‑depth 14‑part clinical video series follows the complete surgical journey of a 2‑year‑old male neutered Kelpie undergoing hindlimb amputation, giving veterinary professionals a rare, real‑time look at advanced surgical decision‑making and technique.
Across the series, you’ll explore essential concepts including resection and anastomosis, small intestinal surgical principles, negative prognostic indicators, and pre‑operative planning. You’ll watch each stage of the procedure unfold — from abdominal assessment and exteriorisation to occlusion, blood supply evaluation, resection strategy, anastomosis execution, and leak testing.
The course also includes a practical introduction to a septic peritonitis case, complete with presentation vitals and initial planning, helping you build confidence in managing complex surgical complications.
Designed for vets seeking to elevate their surgical skillset, this course delivers practical, clinically relevant CPD that you can apply immediately in practice.

Participants will learn how to:
– Apply core principles of resection and anastomosis
– Understand small intestinal surgical principles and their clinical implications
– Identify and interpret negative prognostic indicators
– Perform effective pre‑operative planning for hindlimb amputation
– Assess the abdomen and determine how much intestine can be safely resected
– Execute exteriorisation and isolation techniques
– Manage intestinal occlusion and evaluate blood supply
– Decide where to resect and perform the resection
– Complete a secure anastomosis and conduct leak testing
– Approach a septic peritonitis case with structured clinical reasoning