Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal Edition
Welcome to the Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal Edition—your shortcut to staying sharp in small animal surgery. We break down the latest peer-reviewed studies into clear, time-saving episodes you can listen to on your commute, between cases, or while walking the dog. Focused, fast, and clinically relevant—this is how busy surgeons stay current without spending hours digging through journals. Produced by Simini, creators of Simini Protect Lavage—the non-antibiotic lavage designed to target surgical site risks like biofilms and resistant bacteria.
Episodes
36 episodes
Veterinary Surgery January 2026 – Ortho Part 1: Dynamic LS Imaging, Dual PLCs & Condylar Geometry
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we launch our orthopedic coverage from the January 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery. From dynamic imaging of the LS spine to stability testing of back-...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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16:57
VCOT March 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Plate Removal Risk & Why 12 Holes Matter
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up the orthopedic coverage from the March 2025 issue of VCOT with two studies that dig deep into fracture recurrence risk and the limits...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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10:57
VCOT March 2025 – Ortho Part 1: THA Cup Design, DPO Coverage & SOP Bending Myths
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up orthopedic highlights from the March 2025 issue of VCOT, focusing on implant design, joint coverage, and surgical habits that don’t always hold up und...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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17:12
VCOT January 2025 – Ortho & Soft Tissue: Fixation Strength & Feline Fall Survival Score
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we bring you two impactful studies from the January 2025 issue of VCOT, spanning both orthopedic decision-making and emergency soft tissue triage. One study help...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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11:46
VCOT January 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Feline MPL Anatomy & Boxer TPLO Healing Lag
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we break down two orthopedic studies from the January 2025 issue of VCOT that spotlight the power of precision—whether you’re planning feline MPL surgery ...
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12:06
VCOT January 2025 – Ortho Part 1: Locking Plates & Traumatic Patellar Luxation Fixation
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we highlight two impactful orthopedic studies from the January 2025 issue of VCOT. Whether you're choosing a locking plate system or navigating traumatic patellar luxat...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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11:32
Veterinary Surgery November 2025 – Ortho & Soft Tissue: Endoscopic TLLC & Feline Mediastinal Mass Resection
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we spotlight two minimally invasive surgical techniques from the November 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. Whether you're decompressing spinal cords or resecting thoracic tum...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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11:18
Veterinary Surgery November 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Bent Nails & Hybrid Plates in Tibial Fixation
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up November's orthopedic coverage with two studies focused on tibial alignment, implant planning, and real-world healing rates. These papers bring clarity to the impact of i...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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12:07
Veterinary Surgery November 2025 – Ortho Part 1: Feline Radius Exposure & Interlocking Nail Outcomes
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we kick off November’s orthopedic coverage with two studies that refine surgical access and fracture fixation in feline and canine patients. One clarifies your best exposure strategy f...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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10:34
Veterinary Surgery October 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 2: Feline Clip Closures & Barbed Suture Speed
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we highlight two studies from the October 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each focused on refining thoracic soft tissue closure techniques, particularly in space-limited or h...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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10:24
Veterinary Surgery October 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 1: Deep Node Risks & Cardioplegia for Mitral Valve Repair
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore two critical soft tissue studies from the October 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each one helping you weigh surgical risk versus reward in deep anatomical spaces or deli...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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10:45
Veterinary Surgery October 2025 – Ortho Part 3: TPLO Fluoro Guidance & Internal Brace Placement
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up the October 2025 orthopedic series with two high-impact studies—each focused on improving TPLO outcomes through better intraoperative imaging and implant technique...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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12:35
Veterinary Surgery October 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Predictive Modeling & Geometric Precision in Cruciate Surgery
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our October 2025 orthopedic coverage by examining two forward-thinking studies on cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) surgery. One leverages machine learning to...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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12:55
Veterinary Surgery October 2025 – Ortho Part 1: Stifle Opacity & TPLO Saw Guide Precision
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore two orthopedic articles from the October 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. Both pieces offer practical insights into diagnostic clarity and intraoperative precis...
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Episode 22
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12:10
Veterinary Surgery August 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 2: Iliosacral Access & Axillary Node Strategy
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:43
Veterinary Surgery August 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 1: QNA-ectomy & Fluorescent Wound Imaging
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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13:23
Veterinary Surgery August 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Mini THR, Feline Hybrid Hips & CTI Risk Stratification
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 candidac...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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21:20
Veterinary Surgery August 2025 – Ortho Part 1: Fenestration, PUO Reinvention & Ulna Tilt Control
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three orthopedic and neurosurgical studies from the August 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. The common thread? Designing smarter, more intentional surgeries—with better d...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:09
Veterinary Surgery July 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 3: Laser Sphincterotomy, Feline PANS & Lap Chole in Cats
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three cutting-edge studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each one helping refine high-risk soft tissue interventions through better diagnostics, emerging ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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17:59
Veterinary Surgery July 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 2: GI Bypass, TLAD Shunts & Portal Thrombectomy
In this episode of the Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast, we unpack three high-stakes studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each challenging conventional boundaries in gastrointestinal, neurologic, and oncologic soft...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:54
Veterinary Surgery July 2025 – Ortho & Soft Tissue Part 1: Hip Modeling, Low Pressure Laparoscopy & Heated Gas
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three research-driven updates from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. These studies challenge assumptions and refine surgical technique across both orthopedic mode...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:30
Veterinary Surgery May 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 3: Lymph Node Risk & Liver MIS Feasibility
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we close out the May 2025 soft tissue series with two studies that refine your surgical mindset—from lymph node staging to complex liver resections.We cover:✅ Mattioli et al....
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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15:19
Veterinary Surgery May 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 2: Machine Learning & Staple Line Integrity
In this episode of the Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast, we explore two critical and very different questions facing small animal surgeons today: How do we better predict neurologic recovery in deep pain-negative dogs? And how can we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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11:57
Veterinary Surgery May 2025 – Soft Tissue Part 1: Thoracoscopy, MVR Learning Curves & Lymph Node Mapping
In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we dive into three standout studies from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery—each spotlighting how simple innovation, institutional learning, and advanced mapping can res...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:48
Veterinary Surgery May 2025 – Ortho Part 3: Arthroscopy, Accuracy & Implant Infection Strategy
In the final installment of our May 2025 orthopedic series, we bring precision into focus with two articles that spotlight both surgical technique and clinical decision-making under pressure.We cover two compelling studies:✅ ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:17