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Reptilian surgery has much in common with mammalian surgery with some special considerations.  

Reptilian surgery has much in common with mammalian surgery with some special considerations.  

==Preparation==

==Preparation==

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* Assess hydration, metabolic and nutritional status and correct as necessary. Ideally take a blood sample. Use aseptic technique.

* Assess hydration, metabolic and nutritional status and correct as necessary. Ideally take a blood sample. Use aseptic technique.

==Coeliotomy approach==

==Coeliotomy approach==

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Common indications for coeliotomies include [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|dystocia]] and related problems, abscesses and exploratory surgery especially for taking biopsies. Consider magnification for small snakes and lizards.

Common indications for coeliotomies include [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|dystocia]] and related problems, abscesses and exploratory surgery especially for taking biopsies. Consider magnification for small snakes and lizards.

==Wound healing==

==Wound healing==

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* Surgical incisions in reptiles undergo the same phases of healing as mammalian wounds but strengthen much more slowly. Factors affecting wound healing include would include ambient temperature (i.e. [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]), hygiene, orientation (longitudinal wounds heal more quickly). Leave sutures in for at least three to six weeks.

* Surgical incisions in reptiles undergo the same phases of healing as mammalian wounds but strengthen much more slowly. Factors affecting wound healing include would include ambient temperature (i.e. [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]), hygiene, orientation (longitudinal wounds heal more quickly). Leave sutures in for at least three to six weeks.