Small Animal Surgery and Surgical Oncology

Contact Information
http://www.animalcancersurgeon.com
Phone number: 613 731 6851

Professional Bio

Dr. Julius Liptak joined the specialty surgery department at Alta Vista Animal Hospital in May 2006. Outside of work, Julius enjoys spending time with his wife, Liz, and two cats, Imi and Mojo. Julius is an avid cyclist and photographer. He also enjoys scuba diving, learning to play the guitar, reading all types of novels, and watching movies.

• 1992 - Bachelor of Veterinary Science (University of Melbourne)
• 1996 - Membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Small Animal Surgery
• 2001 - Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies (University of Sydney)
• 2002 - Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Small Animal Surgery
• 2005 - Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• 2006 - Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons

• 1986-1992 - Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne
• 1998-2001 - Residency in Small Animal Surgery, University of Sydney
• 2001-2002 - Clinical Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Colorado State University
• 2002-2003 - Research Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Colorado State University
• 2003-2006 - Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery, University of Guelph

Julius has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals. A selection includes:

• Liptak JM, Dernell WS, Rizzo SA, et al: Reconstruction of chest wall defects after rib tumor resection: a comparison of autogenous, prosthetic, and composite techniques in 44 dogs. Vet Surg 37:479-487, 2008.
• Liptak JM, Kamstock DK, Dernell WS, et al: Cranial mediastinal carcinomas in nine dogs. Vet Comp Oncol 6:19-30, 2008.
• Kim SE, Liptak JM, Gall TT, et al: Adjuvant epirubicin in the treatment of splenic hemangiosarcoma in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 231:1550-1557, 2007.
• Liptak JM, Chin PT, Stephen MS, et al: Segmental reconstruction of the caudal vena cava using an autogenous tubular graft of the internal rectus abdominus sheath: a pilot study. Vet Res 1:1-11, 2007.
• Liptak JM, Dernell WS, Ehrhart N, et al: Cortical allograft and endoprosthesis for limb-sparing surgery in dogs with distal radial osteosarcoma: a prospective comparison of two different limb-sparing techniques. Vet Surg 35:518-533, 2006
• Liptak JM, Ehrhart N, Santoni BG, Wheeler DL: Cortical bone graft and endoprosthesis in the distal radius of dogs: a biomechanical comparison of two different limb-sparing techniques. Vet Surg 35:150-160, 2006.
• Liptak JM, Dernell WS, Monnet E, et al: Massive hepatocellular carcinoma in dogs: 48 cases (1992-2002). J Am Vet Med Assoc 225:1225-1230, 2004.
• Liptak JM, Dernell WS, Straw RC, et al: Intercalary bone grafts for joint and limb preservation in 17 dogs with high-grade malignant tumors of the diaphysis. Vet Surg 33:457-467, 2004.
• Liptak JM, Dernell WS, Lascelles BDX, et al: Intraoperative extracorporeal irradiation for limb-sparing in 13 dogs. Vet Surg 33:446-456, 2004.
• Liptak JM, Dernel WS, Ehrhart EJ, et al: Retroperitoneal sarcomas in dogs: 14 cases (1992-2002). J Am Vet Med Assoc 224:1471-1477, 2004.

Julius has also written over ten book chapters on surgical oncology topics for Small Animal Clinical Oncology, Veterinary Surgical Oncology, Small Animal Surgical Practice, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIV, and Textbook of Soft Tissue Surgery.

Professional Presentations

Julius has presented over 35 scientific talks at local, national and international professional meetings. See www.animalcancersurgeon.com/Professional for more details.

Julius has also been invited to speak at numerous national and international meetings on cancer-related topics, including

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium (2007-2009)
• European College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Meeting (2006-2009)
• Veterinary Medical Network of Japan (2006)
• Annual Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Meeting (2007)
• Small Animal Veterinary Association of Madrid (2009)
• British Small Animal Veterinary Association (2010)

• Founding President of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology
• Chair, Publications Committee of the American College of Veterinary

• Adjunct Professor, University of Guelph

• Veterinary Surgery
• Veterinary and Comparative Oncology
• Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology

• Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology
• Veterinary Cancer Society
• Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
• Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• European College of Veterinary Surgeons

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