Wild Surgery: From Brain Surgery on Bears to Anaesthetising Tarantulas with Romain Pizzi
Join Sarah Spelsberg as she interviews pioneering wildlife veterinary surgeon Romain Pizzi, who has performed groundbreaking surgeries in nearly 50 countries across six continents. From conducting the world's first keyhole appendectomy on a wild orangutan to performing brain surgery on a bear in the jungles of Laos, Romain shares incredible stories of improvising surgical equipment and pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine in the most challenging environments. In this episode, discover how Romain uses everything from mattress pumps to teaspoons to save endangered species, and hear firsthand accounts of operating in conflict zones, dealing with waking tigers, and developing innovative surgical techniques for animals ranging from massive elephants to tiny tarantulas. This conversation offers a unique glimpse into the world of extreme veterinary medicine, where ingenuity and dedication combine to protect some of the world's most remarkable creatures. You can find out more about Romain, his work and get his book by visiting his website.