Information Package / Course Catalogue
Laparotomy Techniques
Course Code: VCR536
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about the techniques used in domestic animals laparotomy

Course Content

Include issues of laparotomy in horses: anatomical information, indications, flank opening of the abdominal cavity, dorsal opening of the abdominal cavity, genu crease area laparotomy, median laparotomy, paramedian laparotomy Laparotomy in cattle: anatomical information, indications, laparotomy from fossa paralumbalis, latero-distal laparotomy, latero -ventral laparotomy, paramedian laparotomy and median laparotomy Laparotomy in dogs and cats: anatomical information, indications, median laparotomy, retro-umbilical median laparotomy, paramedian laparotomy, and laparotomy performed from fossa paralumbalis and paracostal laparotomy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Zeynep BOZKAN ÜNAL
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows surgical approach to abdominal area in domestic animals
2.2. Can choose the appropriate technique for laparotomy
3.3. Applies the selected technique without errors.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Samsar, E., Akın , F. (2002). Özel Cerrahi. Malatya; Medipress. — Aslanbey, D. (2002).
2.2. Veteriner Operasyon Bilgisi. Malatya: Medipress.
3.3. Jennings P, B. (1984). The Practice of Large Animal Surgery. Philedelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
4.4. Slatter, D. (1998). Textbook of Small Animal Surgery.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Indications for laparotomy in horses and anatomical locations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Flank laparotomy in horses
Week 3 - Theoretical
Median and paramedian laparotomy in horses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Indications for laparotomy in cattle and anatomical approach areas
Week 5 - Theoretical
Flank laparotomy in cattle
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cattle paramedian and median laparotomy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Midterm, Indications of laparotomy in dogs and cats and anatomical location for surgical approach
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dogs median and paramedian laparotomy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dogs paracostal laparotomy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Laparotomy from fossa paralumbalis in dogs
Week 11 - Theoretical
After-care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Postoperative complications after laparotomy-1
Week 13 - Theoretical
Postoperative complications after laparotomy-2
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical Case Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Seminar110111
Individual Work151130
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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