The story of Tsatsuna the Raccoon

14 August 2025

The adorable raccoon Tsatsuna, underwent the following procedures at the Veterinarium Clinic of the Agricultural University of Georgia:

  • Abdominal ultrasonography
  • Abdominal wall herniorrhaphy - the hernial sac contained omentum
The surgery was performed by Lasha-Giorgi Japaridze, Chief Veterinarian and Head of the Surgery Department at the Veterinarium. Dr. Japaridze holds a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, is a PhD candidate at the Agricultural University of Georgia, and a lecturer in surgical disciplines.

Anaesthesia was successfully managed by Natia Robakidze, who has completed specialized training in anesthesiology in Poland, Estonia, and Italy.

Abdominal ultrasonography was performed by Nutsa Besashvili.

After surgery, Tsatsuna is feeling fantastic.
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