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Soft Tissue Surgery in Fish
Gianpiero Nieddu1, Luciana Mandrioli2
1Aquarium and Civic Hydrobiological Station, Viale Gadio 2, 20100, Milan, Italy.
Summary
Soft tissue surgery in fish is advancing with new anesthesia and imaging techniques. This field requires a focus on welfare, antibiotic stewardship, and collaboration for sustainable aquaculture veterinary care.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Aquatic Animal Health
- Surgical Science
Background:
- Soft tissue surgery in fish is a growing veterinary discipline.
- Advances in anesthesia, imaging, and perioperative care are driving progress.
- Current techniques allow for safe mass removal and lesion repair in fish.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review contemporary techniques in fish soft tissue surgery.
- To highlight the importance of evidence-based protocols for pain and infection.
- To emphasize the integration of the One Health paradigm in fish surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on fish soft tissue surgery.
- Discussion of anesthetic and perioperative advancements.
- Analysis of pain management and infection control strategies.
Main Results:
- Safe removal of neoplastic and inflammatory masses is achievable.
- Repair of posttraumatic lesions in fish is feasible with modern techniques.
- Evidence-based protocols for pain and infection control are available.
Conclusions:
- Fish surgery requires a One Health approach for antibiotic stewardship and biosecurity.
- Increased focus on welfare, standardization, and collaboration is crucial.
- Establishing fish surgery as a sustainable and ethical practice benefits aquaculture.
