Surgical Procedures

The Monash Metabolic Phenotyping Platform can perform a wide range of surgical procedures. Our experienced staff follow standardised procedures that are in line with world leading facilities, allowing for high-throughput of complex procedures, such as:

  • Ovariectomy
  • Castration
  • Splenectomy
  • Osmotic mini pump or pellet installation
  • Portal Vein Cannulation
  • Jugular vein cannulation, allowing for intravenous infusion in conscious and unrestrained mice.
  • Carotid artery cannulation, allowing for arterial blood sampling in conscious and unrestrained mice.
  • Dual cannulation (carotid artery and jugular vein), allowing for simultaneous arterial blood sampling and intravenous infusion in conscious and unrestrained mice.

Technology and methodological development is a primary goal of the Monash Metabolic Phenotyping Platform. Thus, should you require us to perform a surgical procedure not listed here, we are more than happy to discuss your requirements and the feasibility of performing this through our facility.