Conference Programme 2025

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Making the most of your exploratory laparotomy (avoiding the “peek and shriek”)

25 Oct 2025
RVC Clinical Theatre 2

This lecture will provide practical advice on when and how to perform a thorough exploratory laparotomy, with an emphasis on which aspects of technique and equipment are essential versus “nice to have”. It will include a detailed “visual tour” of the clinically relevant anatomy, tips for biopsing abdominal organs and recommendations for how to open and close a large coeliotomy incision.

At the end of the lecture the delegate should:

  • Know when an exlap is indicated and what the essential considerations are before embarking on surgery.
  • Be able to describe the clinically relevant anatomy when performing an thorough exlap.
  • Have learnt surgical tips for performing biopsies of abdominal organs.
  • Know the current recommendations for opening and closing a large coeliotomy incision.
Speakers
Vicky Lipscomb, MA VetMB CertSAS FHEA Dipl.ECVS MRCVS RCVS & EBVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
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