UOD, June 28, 2025, University Press Office (UNPO) | The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Duhok proudly hosted Dr. Omer Kutubi, a distinguished expert in small animal diagnostics, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, for an engaging guest lecture titled:

“Approach to Endoscopy Diagnostics in Companion Animals.”

📍 Venue: Seminar Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Kutubi shared invaluable insights into the use of endoscopic technology for diagnosing and treating conditions in companion animals. Faculty members had the unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge techniques that are transforming veterinary medicine.

🔍 Key Objectives:

• Demonstrating advanced diagnostic and therapeutic applications of endoscopic tools.
  
  
• Highlighting their role in examining different organ systems.
  
  
• Emphasizing the need for ongoing professional training in this specialized field.
  
  

🌟 Seminar Highlights:

• Endoscopy Overview:
  
  A minimally invasive diagnostic tool used to examine internal organs using flexible or rigid endoscopes.
  
  
• Applications in Veterinary Medicine:
  
  
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Diagnoses foreign bodies, tumors, ulcers, and inflammation.
    
    
  • Respiratory Endoscopy (Bronchoscopy): Assesses airway obstructions, chronic coughing, and infections.
    
    
  • Rhinoscopy: Evaluates nasal tumors, infections, and chronic nasal discharge.
    
    
  • Cystoscopy: Identifies bladder stones, infections, and tumors.
    
    
  • Arthroscopy: Diagnoses joint issues such as osteoarthritis.
    
    
• Benefits of Endoscopy:
  
  
  • Minimally invasive, reducing recovery time and discomfort.
    
    
  • Enables real-time visualization for accurate diagnostics.
    
    
  • Facilitates sample collection (biopsies) without surgical intervention.
    
    

⚠️ Considerations for Use:

• Requires general anesthesia.
  
  
• High cost; typically performed in specialized facilities.
  
  

🎙️ About the Speaker:

Dr. Omer Kutubi is a globally recognized veterinarian specializing in diagnostic imaging and small animal medicine, with extensive international experience.

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University Press Office, June 28, 2025
Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali, Payman Fakhri Taher

The News Keywords:

• Veterinary endoscopy
  
  
• Companion animal diagnostics
  
  
• Minimally invasive veterinary techniques
  
  
• Advanced diagnostic imaging
  
  
• Veterinary medicine training