In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three orthopedic and neurosurgical studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. The common thread? Designing smarter, more intentional surgeries—with better data and better outcomes.

We cover:

✅ Berthomé et al. — A multi-institutional retrospective study in small dogs showing 0% recurrence of cervical IVDD after ventral slot when prophylactic fenestration was added. Despite 40 extra minutes of surgery, complication rates remained unchanged.

✅ Danielski et al. — In 93 limbs, combining intramedullary pinning with rhBMP-2 during proximal ulnar osteotomy reduced major complications to 5.3% and eliminated non-unions—even in high-risk chondrodystrophic breeds.

✅ Farrugia et al. — A cadaveric study demonstrating that more proximal osteotomy sites in BODPUO produce significantly greater angular changes (up to 18°), without increasing complication risk. Location matters—and now you’ve got numbers to plan with.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Berthomé et al. — Recurrence of cervical intervertebral disc extrusion in 55 dogs after surgical decompression with or without prophylactic fenestration
• Danielski et al. — Impact of intramedullary pinning and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on postoperative complications after proximal ulnar osteotomy in dogs
• Farrugia et al. — Bi-oblique dynamic promial ulna osteotomy: Effect of location on change in angle of the proximal ulna segment
  📚 From the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three cutting-edge studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each one helping refine high-risk soft tissue interventions through better diagnostics, emerging techniques, and practical survival insights.

We cover:

✅ Miyagi et al. — An ex vivo pilot study demonstrating the feasibility of endoscopic-assisted laser sphincterotomy (EARC) for the intramural bile duct in dogs. They achieved 100% procedural success in 18 cadavers and identified a reliable visual cue to guide incision—offering a safer, minimally invasive future for biliary access.

✅ Otero Balda et al. — A multicenter retrospective study of 59 cats with post-attenuation neurologic signs (PANS) following CPSS surgery. While 78% survived to 30 days, generalized seizures dropped survival to 50%. Propofol use flagged more severe cases but wasn’t directly causal.

✅ Poggi et al. — A 22-cat case series of laparoscopic cholecystectomy—the first published feline series of its kind. The results? 100% completion, 4.5% mortality, and shorter hospital stays versus open surgery—if you choose cases carefully and watch for post-op EHBDO.

Three studies. One message: risk doesn’t rule out innovation—if you plan carefully.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Miyagi et al. — Endoscopic-assisted laser sphincterotomy of the intramural
  common bile duct: A cadaveric pilot study
• Otero Balda et al. — Prognostic factors for short-term survival of cats that
  experienced postattenuation neurologic signs after surgical
  attenuation of single congenital portosystemic shunts
• Poggi et al. — Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 22 cats (2018–2024)
  📚 From the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this episode of the Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast, we unpack three high-stakes studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each challenging conventional boundaries in gastrointestinal, neurologic, and oncologic soft tissue surgery.

We cover:

✅ Fink et al. — A retrospective series exploring Roux-en-Y reconstruction in small animals with biliary or upper GI obstruction. While morbidity was high, no cases developed reflux syndromes—making this a promising alternative to traditional techniques in select patients.

✅ Gomes et al. — A study evaluating subdural shunt placement for dogs with thoracolumbar arachnoid diverticula (TLAD). Compared to traditional surgery alone, the shunt group saw over twice the rate of long-term neurologic improvement and lower recurrence—especially in pugs.

✅ Hertel et al. — A landmark case report of a successful portal vein thrombectomy for pancreatic carcinoma in a dog. Using a 3D-printed model and detailed pre-op imaging, the team performed a portal phlebotomy with complete thrombus removal and no recurrence at one year.

Three studies. One message: bold surgery, backed by careful planning, can redefine what’s possible.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Fink et al. — Roux-en-Y procedure to reconstruct the upper gastrointestinal tract in six dogs and five cats: A descriptive case series
• Gomes et al. — Post-surgical outcome and recurrence rates in thoracolumbar arachnoid diverticula undergoing durotomy alone or alongside a modified technique of subdural shunt-placement in dogs
• Hertel et al. — Successful venotomy for portal tumor thrombus removal due to pancreatic carcinoma in a dog
  📚 From the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three research-driven updates from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. These studies challenge assumptions and refine surgical technique across both orthopedic modeling and minimally invasive soft tissue surgery.

We cover:

✅ Mazdarani et al. — A feline limb press model study revealing how rigid femoral fixation misrepresents real muscle forces. Flexion-friendly models better replicate in vivo biomechanics—potentially reshaping how we interpret feline stifle repair research.

✅ Chik et al. — A prospective study showing that brief pre-insufflation stretching improves working space during canine laparoscopy—enabling lower pressures and potentially safer MIS procedures with no compromise on space.

✅ Ferreira et al. — A randomized trial of heated CO₂ insufflation in dogs. The result? Significant temperature protection, delayed hypothermia onset, and a smoother recovery—especially important for longer or complex laparoscopic procedures.

Three studies. One message: smarter technique starts with smarter assumptions.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Mazdarani et al. — Proximal femoral fixation method and axial load affect simulated muscle forces in an ex vivo feline limb press
• Chik et al. — Prestretching increases working space at the same insufflation pressure in dogs undergoing laparoscopic procedures
• Ferreira et al. — Effect of heated pneumoperitoneum on body temperature in dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy—A randomized controlled trial
  📚 From the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we close out the May 2025 soft tissue series with two studies that refine your surgical mindset—from lymph node staging to complex liver resections.

We cover:

✅ Mattioli et al. — A large retrospective review of 201 peripheral lymphadenectomies in dogs. The findings? Overall complication rates were low—but mandibular and retropharyngeal nodes carried higher risks, especially when surgical time exceeded 21.5 minutes.

✅ Oramas et al. — A cadaver feasibility study using a novel positioning and access strategy for laparoscopic right lateral liver lobectomy. With 100% completion across all cadavers, the approach shows promise even in larger dogs.

Whether you’re refining your approach to surgical oncology or reassessing what’s feasible in MIS liver work, this episode gives you data-driven clarity and practical tips.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Mattioli et al. — Peripheral sentinel lymphadenectomy in 163 dogs:
  Postoperative surgical complications and comparison
  between intraoperative dissection techniques
• Oramas et al. — Evaluation of sternal recumbency for laparoscopic right
  lateral liver lobectomy through a transdiaphragmatic port
  in a canine cadaveric population
  📚 From the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this episode of the Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast, we explore two critical and very different questions facing small animal surgeons today: How do we better predict neurologic recovery in deep pain-negative dogs? And how can we optimize pulmonary staple lines to reduce air leaks?

We cover two impactful studies:

✅ Low et al. — A multicenter study that trained and validated a machine learning model (XGBoost) to predict post-op ambulation in dogs with acute TL-IVDE. The model outperformed traditional markers and could change how we counsel and select cases for surgery.

✅ Huerta et al. — An ex vivo investigation into staple line air leakage across various lobectomy techniques. The results? Total lobectomies were far more robust, while partial techniques—especially wedge resections—leaked at physiologic pressures.

Whether you're refining surgical counseling or checking your staple lines more thoroughly, this episode brings data-driven insight to daily decision-making.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Low et al. — Machine-learning-based prediction of functional recovery in deep-pain-negative dogs after decompressive thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy for acute intervertebral disc extrusion
• Huerta et al. — Leakage pressures of partial and total lung lobectomies performed with thoracoabdominal staplers in cadaveric dogs
  📚 From the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we dive into three standout studies from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each spotlighting how simple innovation, institutional learning, and advanced mapping can reshape soft tissue outcomes in small animal patients.

We cover:

✅ Aertsens et al. — A chest wall lift technique for feline thoracoscopy. See how a bent Steinmann pin and improved oxygenation helped avoid open conversion in two complex cases.

✅ Brockman et al. — A 7-year journey tracking mitral valve repair outcomes in 132 dogs. From 22 to 30 survivors per quartile, this study shows the power of deliberate team-based refinement.

✅ Griffin et al. — A pilot study on dual-technique sentinel lymph node mapping for canine thyroid carcinoma. Hidden metastases were found in 33% of cases—and none were visible pre-op.

Three studies. One theme: practical refinement at every step of the surgical journey.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Aertsens et al. — Chest wall lift for thoracoscopic lung lobectomy  Technique and results in two cats
• Brockman et al. — Improvement in short-term outcome over time, in a single center embarking on a canine mitral valve repair program using a structured multidisciplinary approach
• Griffin et al. —  A combination of pre‐ and intraoperative techniques identifies sentinel lymph nodes
  📚 From the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In the final installment of our May 2025 orthopedic series, we bring precision into focus with two articles that spotlight both surgical technique and clinical decision-making under pressure.

We cover two compelling studies:

✅  Rocheleau et al. — A retrospective case series using arthroscopic treatment for infected total hip replacements. This “implant-salvage-first” strategy led to 87.5% success—especially when paired with advanced lavage and partial synovectomy.

✅ McClean et al. — A cadaver study comparing two blind techniques for shoulder joint injections in dogs. Learn which approach cuts iatrogenic cartilage injury by 80%—and why your next injection might need a rethink.

If you’re navigating joint taps or managing the dreaded PJI, this episode brings clarity to what works, what doesn’t, and how to reduce risk with smarter tools and strategies.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• McClean et al. — Accuracy and safety of two landmark‐guided techniques for arthrocentesis and
• Rocheleau et al. —  - Arthroscopic sampling  diagnosis and treatment of infected total hip replacements
  📚 From the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our three-part orthopedic series with Part 2 of the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. This episode zooms in on upper limb orthopedic strategies—from groundbreaking shoulder stabilization to fresh insights into humeral intracondylar fissures in Cocker Spaniels.

We cover two standout studies:

✅ Burton et al. — A CT-based morphometric analysis that connects subtle conformational differences in forelimb bones to humeral fissures. This work opens new doors to proactive diagnostics and even preventative surgery.

✅ Schuenemann et al. — A clinical series showing the power of bioabsorbable bone anchors in canine biceps tenodesis. Dogs were back to work within weeks. Think fixation without fuss—and faster recovery without lingering lameness.

Whether you’re reevaluating your shoulder repair approach or considering preventative osteotomies, this episode delivers actionable clinical strategy and biomechanics-backed takeaways.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Schuenemann et al. —Biceps tenodesis with a bioabsorbable bone anchor using BoneWelding technology
• Burton et al. —  Antebrachial conformation in Cocker Spaniels with and without humeral intracondylar
  📚 From the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we kick off a three-part series diving into the orthopedic articles from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery.

This episode focuses on fixation decisions and biomechanical insights that directly impact small animal orthopedic surgery.

You’ll hear takeaways from three studies:

✅ Internal vs. external fixation in young dogs with tibial fractures — when each method shines and where complications differ.
✅ MIPO vs. open plating for radius/ulna fractures — what 105 cases tell us about outcomes and surgical time.
✅ Unilateral vs. orthogonal locking plates — a mechanical comparison that could reshape your implant strategy.

Whether you’re choosing an approach for your next fracture case or reevaluating your fixation technique, this episode brings sharp, surgical takeaways to the forefront.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Chitty et al. — Internal vs. External Fixation in Immature Dogs
• Lederer et al. — MIPO vs. Open Reduction in Antebrachial Fractures
• Welsh et al. — Biomechanical Performance of Locking Plate Configurations

📚 From the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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