Soft Tissue Surgery in Fish

Soft tissue surgery in fish is an expanding field driven by advances in anesthesia, imaging and perioperative care. Contemporary techniques enable safe removal of neoplastic and inflammatory masses and repair of posttraumatic lesions, with evidence-based protocols for pain management and infection control. Integration of the One Health paradigm is essential for antibiotic stewardship, zoonotic risk mitigation, and clinical biosecurity. Greater focus on welfare, standardization, and multidisciplinary collaboration is needed to establish fish surgery as a sustainable and ethical practice in veterinary medicine dealing with aquatic species, a large sector of aquaculture.