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Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate veterinary surgeons' awareness of the potential for surgical gloves and instruments to act as vectors for tumour seeding in small animal oncological surgery and to assess the use of specific protocols to mitigate this risk.
Materials and methods: A 21-question survey was developed and distributed to small animal veterinary surgeons, focusing on practices related to glove and instrument handling during oncological surgeries. The survey targeted veterinary surgeons who regularly performed oncological procedures, and was analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square analysis.
Results: A total of 194 veterinary surgeons participated. Most respondents (89%) reported changing gloves and instruments during oncological surgeries to avoid tumour seeding. Surgeons with advanced qualifications and those working in referral hospitals were more likely to implement these practices. Additionally, surgeons with a higher oncological caseload were more likely to follow protocols for wound protection. The majority (74%) of respondents believed that there was a risk of neoplastic cells on gloves or instruments, and 98% expressed a strong interest in evidence-based guidelines.
Clinical significance: This study highlights a significant awareness among veterinary surgeons regarding the risk of tumour seeding through surgical gloves and instruments. There is a clear willingness among practitioners to adopt new guidelines and improve practices based on emerging evidence, indicating a potential shift towards more stringent protocols in small animal oncological surgeries.
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Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication integrating clinical research papers and case reports from international sources, covering all aspects of medicine and surgery relating to dogs, cats and other small animals. These papers facilitate the dissemination and implementation of new ideas and techniques relating to clinical veterinary practice, with the ultimate aim of promoting best practice. JSAP publishes high quality original articles, as well as other scientific and educational information. New developments are placed in perspective, encompassing new concepts and peer commentary. The target audience is veterinarians primarily engaged in the practise of small animal medicine and surgery.
In addition to original articles, JSAP will publish invited editorials (relating to a manuscript in the same issue or a topic of current interest), review articles, which provide in-depth discussion of important clinical issues, and other scientific and educational information from around the world.
The final decision on publication of a manuscript rests with the Editorial Board and ultimately with the Editor. All papers, regardless of type, represent the opinion of the authors and not necessarily that of the Editor, the Association or the Publisher.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice is published on behalf of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and is also the official scientific journal of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association
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