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Pig Surgical Preparation and Postoperative Care
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. Surgical Preparation and Physiological Monitoring This video provides an introductory overview of surgical preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care in swine. It is intended to familiarize learners with key...
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Rabbit Preoperative Preparation, Surgical Procedures, and Postoperative Care
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. Preoperative Preparation The initial assessment should include observation of alertness, posture, gait, and grooming behavior, as changes in these parameters may indicate underlying health issues. Body weight should be recorded...
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A Chitosan Based, Laser Activated Thin Film Surgical Adhesive, 'SurgiLux': Preparation and Demonstration
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2012
The fabrication of a novel, flexible thin film surgical adhesive from FDA approved ingredients, chitosan and indocyanine green is described. Bonding of this adhesive to collagenous tissue through a simple activation process with a low-powered infra-red laser is demonstrated.
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Vacuum-Sealed Hot Water Bath Immersion for the Preparation of Anatomical and Surgical Cadaveric Bone Models
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2022
The present protocol describes the maceration and cleaning of cadaveric bone with a vacuum-sealed, hot water bath immersion technique. This is a low-cost, safe, and effective method to produce anatomical specimens for surgical planning and medical education as an alternative to three-dimensional (3D) printed models.
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MSC Seeded Scaffold Preparation: A Technique to Prepare Scaffold Seeded with Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Surgical Implantation into Murine Model
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2025
This video describes the technique of seeding mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) onto a biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffold. The prepared scaffolds can be implanted into the surgical resection cavity of the brain from where they may migrate towards tumor foci. Further, these cells can be engineered to express therapeutic proteins to stimulate apoptosis in cancer cells.
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Neurological examination establishes the patient’s functional status, while diagnostic imaging shows the anatomy relevant to the planned intervention. Together, they help clinicians identify critical brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve structures and anticipate how an operation should be targeted. This information supports intraoperative decisions intended to treat the condition while preserving healthy tissue.
Sterile technique establishes conditions that reduce avoidable surgical risks, while positioning places the patient appropriately for access to the intended anatomical region. In neuroscience procedures, these preparations also support accurate targeting of delicate nervous system structures. Their value extends beyond the operating field because consistent setup helps the team carry out the planned intervention effectively and safely.
Informed consent supports communication about the planned operation and its clinical purpose, while anesthesia planning establishes how the patient will be managed during surgery. Considering both before the procedure helps align patient care with the operative plan and allows the surgical and anesthesia teams to coordinate their responsibilities. This preparation contributes to safer, more organized decision-making.
Preparation brings together medical history, neurological examination, diagnostic imaging, informed consent, anesthesia planning, sterile setup, and patient positioning. Each element contributes different information or safeguards, so the process is coordinated rather than handled as isolated tasks. Reviewing these components before intervention helps the clinical team establish the conditions needed for the planned procedure and anticipate relevant decisions.
Its value is particularly clear when operations involve tumors, vascular disorders, trauma, epilepsy, or other nervous system conditions. These procedures may require clinicians to distinguish diseased tissue from important healthy structures before intervention. Careful preparation provides the anatomical and clinical context needed for accurate targeting and supports treatment planning across brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve surgery.
Preparation improves communication among surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams by establishing a shared operative plan and clarifying the conditions required for care. It also extends beyond the procedure through postoperative planning, helping the team anticipate subsequent management needs. This continuity supports more reliable outcomes by connecting preoperative assessment, intraoperative decisions, and recovery planning.