Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Techniques of Laparotomy
Course Code: VCR627
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge and skills about laparatomy techniques in domestical animals

Course Content

Laparatomy in equine : anatomical knowledge, indications, incision abdominal cavity from fossa paralumbalis, incision abdominal cavity from plica genu, median laparatomy, paramedian laparatomy Laparatomy in ruminants: anatomical knowledges, indications, fossa paralumbalis laparatomy, , latero-distal laparatomy, latero-ventral laparatomy, paramedian laparatomy, median laparatomy Laparatomy in carnivors: anatomical knowledge, indications, median laparatomy, retro-umbilical median laparatomy, paramedian laparatomy, fossa paralumbal laparatomy, paracostal laparatomy

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Knows how to approach for abdominal cavity in domestical animals.
2.2. Can prefer the appropriate laparatomy technique for the case
3.3. Can apply the chosen technique.
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Indications for laparotomy approach to horses and anatomical locations
Week 2 - Theoretical
The opening of the abdominal cavity from flank of horses
Week 3 - Theoretical
Median and paramedian laparotomy in horses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Indications for laparotomy in cattle and anatomical approach places
Week 5 - Theoretical
Flank laparotomy in cattle
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cattle paramedian laparotomy, median laparotomy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, Indications for laparotomy approach to dogs and cats and anatomical locations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dogs median and paramedian laparotomy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dogs laparotomy Parakostal
Week 10 - Theoretical
Paralumbalisten fossa laparotomy in dogs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Laparotomy after-care operations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Postoperative complications after laparotomy in-one
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 - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment120121
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)170
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
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2
4
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4
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
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OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026