The Department of Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Obstetrics at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tikrit, organized a practical surgery lecture for fifth-year students as part of the current semester curriculum.
The session, delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Saddam Khalid Hammadi, focused on the application of fundamental surgical skills and included a detailed explanation of proper procedures alongside live practical demonstrations for students.
Key aspects covered in the lecture included:
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Modern sterilization techniques prior to surgical operations
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Types of surgical incisions suitable for different cases
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Methods of tissue suturing and selection of appropriate surgical materials
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Post-operative care management
The lecturers emphasized the importance of hands-on practice in building students’ surgical competencies prior to graduation, highlighting the necessity of performing various techniques under direct supervision of the teaching staff.
This lecture comes as part of a series of practical applications aimed at preparing students for professional veterinary practice with high efficiency and competence.
