Episode 200 - Liver Lobectomy & Splenectomy Tips for Vets
Release Date: 11/26/2025
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Episode 200 - Liver Lobectomy & Splenectomy Tips for Vets
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Elevate your dental skills and confidence in every case — get your invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program! https://ivdi.org/inv ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. John Berg, DVM, DACVS, answers common questions about liver lobectomies and splenectomies. He shares practical advice on exteriorizing liver lobes, managing bleeding, and pre-operative workups, offering invaluable insights for veterinarians and technicians looking to refine their surgical...
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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. John Berg, DVM, DACVS, answers common questions about liver lobectomies and splenectomies. He shares practical advice on exteriorizing liver lobes, managing bleeding, and pre-operative workups, offering invaluable insights for veterinarians and technicians looking to refine their surgical techniques and improve patient outcomes.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Understand safe retraction techniques for liver lobectomies.
✅ Discover how to manage bleeding during and after liver and splenic surgeries.
✅ Master pre-operative workup protocols for splenectomies.
✅ Simplify auto-transfusion procedures.
✅ Recognize the risks and benefits of auto-transfusion in splenic surgeries.
✅ Apply practical tips to improve surgical outcomes and patient care.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Only retract liver lobes as much as safely possible to avoid damaging vasculature.
✅ Hemoclips and surgicel are useful for controlling bleeding after liver lobe removal.
✅ Auto-transfusion is generally safe and effective using a filter.
✅ Pre-op blood work and chest x-rays are crucial for splenectomies.
✅ Low-dose anti-clotting agents are generally not recommended pre-op due to bleeding risks.
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