1. Multiple survival surgical procedures on a single animal are greatly discouraged.
   
2. Cost alone is not adequate justification for performing multiple-survival surgical procedures.
   
3. Multiple major surgical procedures may be permitted provided they are related components of a research or instructional project, are approved by the IACUC, or are necessary to protect the health of the animal.

(last updated 02/18/2000)

• Major vs. Minor Surgical Procedures - Definitions
• Facilities for Major Surgery Maintained by DAR
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• Multiple Survival Surgery
• Postoperative Care
• Infection Prevention in Surgery
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• Guidelines for Aseptic Survival Surgery on Rodents
  
  • Position Statement on the Use of Alcohol as a Sterilant / Disinfectant for Rodent Survival Surgery