Skin Biopsies
Presented by Jill Abraham, VMD, DACVD
This lecture is a fifteen-minute overview of skin biopsies from a dermatologist’s perspective. This presentation will cover reasons why to perform skin biopsies, when to perform skin biopsies, and how to perform skin biopsies.

Lid Mass Removal
Presented by Ruth Marrion, DVM, PhD, DACVO
This talk wil cover case selection and surgical procedure for removal of eyelid masses. The lecture will begin with a review of the types of eyelid masses commonly found in dogs and cats and will describe which should be treated medically vs. surgically.

Lymph Node Biopsies
Presented by Julie Zitz, DVM, MS, (practice limited to Surgery)
This lecture begins with a review of lymph node anatomy including the lymph nodes most commonly utilized for diagnostic purposes. We will then discuss reasons for evaluating lymph nodes prior to as well as during surgery.

Pad Lacerations
Presented by Lauren Blaeser, DVM, DACVS
Foot pad lacerations and injuries can be frustrating and time consuming to deal with. Surgical and medical success is highly dependent upon an understanding of the anatomy of the pad region as well as knowledge of basic and advanced surgical techniques involved in pad reconstruction. This lecture will discuss anatomy, types of injuries, surgical management and preventive care.

As the Ligament Tears
Presented by Karen Pastor, DVM, DACVS A basic understanding of the anatomy, pathophysiology and diagnosis of the cranial cruciate ligament is important in order to understand the surgical treatment of this very prevalent disease. This lecture will be part of a two-hour comprehensive panel presentation on the surgical approaches to the cranial cruciate deficient stifle. 

Extracapsular stabilization: Tricks of the Trade
Presented by Kechia Davis, DVM, DACVS
This will be a 15 minute lecture discussing newest updated information regarding isometric points and placement of the sutures. The talk will describe the surgical procedure as well as case selection.

TPLO
Julie Zitz, DVM, MS, (practice limited to Surgery)

This lecture is designed to compliment back-to-back lectures regarding the most appropriate ways to manage cranial cruciate ligament ruptures or partial tears.

What is a TTA,
Presented by Karen Pastor, DVM, DACVS
The tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) surgery for cranial cruciate disease is a newer procedure that has quickly gained popularity with surgeons. The TTA procedure has many advantages compared to other surgical procedures. This lecture is designed to briefly describe the TTA procedure as well as its associated pros and cons.

The Tightrope Procedure
Presented by Lisa Corti, DVM, DACVS, CCRP
The biomechanics of the technique, the surgical procedure, and a recent large-scale study done by Dr. James Cook of the University of Missouri revealing long term functional outcome and complication rates is discussed. Photographs and diagnostic imaging complement the presentation.

After the stabilization:  Postoperative Pain Management and Physical Rehabilitation for Cranial Cruciate Surgeries 
Presented by Lisa Corti, DVM, DACVS, CCRP
Appropriate post-operative care is essential for a successful outcome, especially for cranial cruciate- deficient stifles that have been stabilized. Appropriate pain management, including type of analgesics and anti-inflammatories, as well as length of time that pain medications are used, is discussed in order to encourage weight bearing and prevent central sensitization.

Foreign body surgery: Tips Which Help us Sleep Better after the Procedure
Presented by Lauren Blaeser, DVM, DACVS The purpose of the 60 minute lecture is to take a look foreign body surgery performed by veterinarians and answer the most common questions raised about the procedures.

Bite Wound Management in Dogs
Presented by Lisa Corti, DVM, DACVS, CCRP
A systematic approach to managing bite wounds in dogs is demonstrated in this presentation. Utilizing evidence from the recent veterinary literature, the goal of the lecture is to make clinicians feel comfortable managing the medical and surgical aspects of this common trauma in dogs.

Oncologic Surgery on the Fringe: What We Know and Don’t Know About Surgical Margins
Presented by Rob Hillman, DVM, MS, DACVS
This presentation will discuss the role of the surgeon in the management of the cancer patient, principles of surgical oncology and a focus on surgical margins. The discussion of surgical margins will include a definition, patient assessment, factors influencing achievability, and the implications for patient outcome. A critical literature review will be provided.