In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore two studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery that push forward lymph node access in small animal oncologic surgery.

We cover:

✅ Monti et al. — A pilot study demonstrating the feasibility of laparoscopic iliosacral lymphadenectomy using near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) and indocyanine green (ICG) in dogs. With a median dissection time of 12 minutes and zero post-op complications, this technique offers a safer, faster alternative to traditional open approaches—even for nodes as small as 5–6 mm.

✅ Schneider et al. — A standardized open surgical technique using anatomical landmarks for axillary lymph node (ALN) removal. In 44 tumor-bearing dogs, the team achieved 100% node identification with a median dissection time of 16.6 minutes—without using dye or imaging guidance. Even "normal-sized" nodes revealed metastasis in 22% of cases.

Together, these papers make a strong case for moving beyond imaging alone—and toward proactive, standardized node removal as part of everyday surgical oncology.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Monti et al. — Near-infrared fluorescence-guided minimally invasive surgery for iliosacral lymph node removal in 18 dogs (2023–2025)
• Schneider et al. — Axillary lymph node removal for staging cancer; description of a lateral approach and application in 44 tumor-bearing dogs
  📚 From the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we highlight two impactful studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. Together, they offer clearer, faster decision-making for managing complex airways and complicated wounds.

We cover:

✅ Chan et al. — A retrospective study of 180 dogs with advanced BOAS treated with modified multilevel airway surgery. The addition of QNA-ectomy—a procedure that preserves the corniculate process—resulted in a nearly 30% improvement in BOAS scores, with no statistically significant increase in major complications. But watch out: a BCS under 4 was linked to a 33% major complication rate, making nutritional and systemic stabilization essential.

✅ McCagherty et al. — A prospective study of a handheld wound imaging device (WID) that uses violet light fluorescence to detect clinically relevant bacterial loads in real time. While it didn't improve culture swab yield, it correctly identified infection in 100% of cases, aiding both empirical treatment decisions and targeted debridement.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Chan et al. — Complication rate and outcomes of laryngeal
  cuneiformectomy in dogs with advanced laryngeal collapse
• McCagherty et al. — Diagnostic value of a point of care bacterial fluorescence
  imaging device for detecting wound infections in
  dogs and cats
  📚 From the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we highlight three studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery, each tackling challenges in total hip arthroplasty (THA) across species and surgical phases—from candidacy in tiny dogs to implant selection in cats, to fracture prevention in everyone else.

We cover:

✅ Kimura et al. — A study of dogs under 4 kg undergoing mini cementless THA using the Zurich system. With a 100% implant survival rate and rapid return to function, the study supports THR over FHNE—even in the tiniest patients, as long as careful planning and imaging guide the approach.

✅ Lomas et al. — A case series of 17 hybrid total hip replacements in cats using a cemented femoral stem and cementless acetabular cup. Zero complications, excellent owner-reported outcomes, and a promising revision strategy make this technique a viable option for feline coxofemoral disease.

✅ Pfund et al. — A retrospective analysis of 224 dogs identifying the Cortical Thickness Index (CTI) as a strong predictor of perioperative femoral fractures during THR. Lower CTI values were significantly associated with increased fracture risk, making CTI a reliable, reproducible pre-op screening tool.

🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:

• Kimura et al. — Long-term outcomes of 10 dogs weighing less than 4 kg after Zurich mini-cementless total hip arthroplasty
• Lomas et al. — Medium-term outcomes of hybrid total hip arthroplasty in cats: Cemented femoral stem and cementless acetabular cup in 17 hips (2020–2023)
• Pfund et al. — Femoral cortical thickness index in a population of dogs undergoing total hip replacement
  📚 From the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery

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