Penny J Regier

Penny J Regier,

Associate Professor, SA Surgery

Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 392-2235
Business Email: pregier@ufl.edu

Accomplishments

ACVS Foundation Student Surgery Award
2013 · Oklahoma State University
Gentle Doctor Award
2013 · Oklahoma State University
Phi Zeta
2013 · Oklahoma State University
Summa Cum Laude
2003-2005 · Oklahoma State University

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2020-2021
VME6934 Topics in Veterinary Medical Sciences
2017-2021
VEM5745 Core Clk Small An Sur
2017-2023
VEM5432 Adv Small Animal Surg
2017-2023
VEM5433 Sm Anim Surgery Lab
2019-2020
VEM5200 Pnt Care Clin Skill 1
2019-2023
VEM5311 Avian Med and Surgery
2017-2022
VEM5845 Senior Clk Sm An Surg
2018-2023
VEM5402 Introduction to Surgery
2019,2022-2023
VME6905 Problems in Veterinary Medical Sciences
2021-2023
VEM5402L Introduction to Surgery Lab
2021
VME6710C Advanced Small Animal Airway and Thoracic Surgery
2022-2023
VEM5742C Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Clerkship
2022-2023
VEM5842 Advanced Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Clerkship

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
    American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
  • Small Animal Soft Tissue Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Fellow
    American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)

Research Profile

– Primary research interest focuses on gastrointestinal (GI) surgery and GI surgical techniques including gastric resection, anastomoses, enterotomies, and its effects on the microvascular blood flow of the GI tract.

– Second area of focus involves brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS), which can cause dogs to suffer from upper airway obstruction and inspiratory dyspnea.

– Additional research interests in various aspects of soft tissue surgery including minimally invasive surgery (MIS), laryngeal paralysis, parathyroid disease, and other surgical disease processes.

Publications

2023
A quantitative evaluation of the effect of foreign body obstruction and enterectomy technique on canine small intestinal microvascular health.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 52(4):554-563 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13949. [PMID] 36882020.
2023
Complications and outcome following staphylectomy and folded flap palatoplasty in dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.
Veterinary surgery : VS. [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13994. [PMID] 37431947.
2023
Risk factors for intraoperative hemorrhage and perioperative complications and short- and long-term outcomes during surgical patent ductus arteriosus ligation in 417 dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 261(8):1-7 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.22.12.0541. [PMID] 36977484.
2023
Superficial anatomic landmarks can be used to triangulate the location of canine peripheral lymphocentrums: superficial cervical, axillary, and superficial inguinal.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 261(4):490-499 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.22.11.0518. [PMID] 36701220.
2022
Comparison of surgeon experience using simple interrupted and simple continuous suture patterns in intestinal resection and anastomosis.
Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire. 86(3):165-171 [PMID] 35794974.
2022
Current Concepts in Small Animal Gastrointestinal Surgery.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 52(2):437-454 [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.11.002. [PMID] 35090778.
2022
Dogs ≥ five years of age at the time of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt diagnosis have better long-term outcomes with surgical attenuation than with medical management alone.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 260(7):758-764 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.21.09.0417. [PMID] 35201999.
2022
Prospective evaluation of lymphatic embolization as part of the treatment in dogs with presumptive idiopathic chylothorax.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 51 Suppl 1:O128-O137 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13825. [PMID] 35692101.
2022
Veterinary house officer perceptions of dimensions of well-being during postgraduate training.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 260(11):1369-1376 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.21.05.0233. [PMID] 35429376.
2021
Distribution of histopathologic types of primary pulmonary neoplasia in dogs and outcome of affected dogs: 340 cases (2010-2019).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 260(2):234-243 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.20.12.0698. [PMID] 34851850.
2021
Evaluation of intraoperative leak testing of small intestinal anastomoses performed by hand-sewn and stapled techniques in dogs: 131 cases (2008-2019).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 258(9):991-998 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.258.9.991. [PMID] 33856865.
2021
Ex vivo comparison of leak testing of canine jejunal enterotomies: Saline infusion versus air insufflation.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 50(6):1257-1266 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13652. [PMID] 33983659.
2021
Feasibility of laparoscopic liver lobectomy in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 50 Suppl 1:O89-O98 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13566. [PMID] 33576085.
2021
Incidence, survival time, and surgical treatment of parathyroid carcinomas in dogs: 100 cases (2010-2019).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 259(11):1309-1317 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.20.06.0335. [PMID] 34727057.
2021
Laparoscopic gonadectomy in a dog with 78,XX/78,XY chimerism and underdeveloped reproductive organs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 258(1):80-84 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.258.1.80. [PMID] 33314971.
2021
Ligation of the ligamentum arteriosum and aberrant left subclavian artery in five dogs in which persistent right aortic arch had been diagnosed.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 50 Suppl 1:O26-O31 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13575. [PMID] 33503311.
2021
Successful Treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema in Multiple Lung Lobes in an English Bulldog Puppy.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 57(2):96-100 [DOI] 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7088. [PMID] 33450005.
2020
A Review of Normal Intestinal Healing, Intestinal Anastomosis, and the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Intestinal Dehiscence in Foreign Body Obstructions in Dogs.
Topics in companion animal medicine. 41 [DOI] 10.1016/j.tcam.2020.100457. [PMID] 32823156.
2020
Anatomic and volumetric characterization of the cisterna chyli using CT lymphangiography and computer-assisted design software in dogs with idiopathic chylothorax.
Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association. 61(3):312-321 [DOI] 10.1111/vru.12851. [PMID] 32125022.
2020
Clinical findings and outcomes of 153 dogs surgically treated for intestinal intussusceptions.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(5):870-878 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13442. [PMID] 32415881.
2020
Comparison of intestinal leak pressure between cadaveric canine and commercial synthetic intestinal tissue that did and did not undergo enterotomy.
American journal of veterinary research. 81(10):827-831 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.81.10.827. [PMID] 32969730.
2020
Evaluation of jejunal microvasculature of healthy anesthetized dogs with sidestream dark field video microscopy.
American journal of veterinary research. 81(11):888-893 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.81.11.888. [PMID] 33107751.
2020
Gastrointestinal thickness, duration, and leak pressure of six intestinal anastomoses in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(7):1315-1325 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13490. [PMID] 32697359.
2020
In vitro holding strength of the laparoscopic Miller’s knot compared with open Miller’s knot, open surgeon’s throw, and laparoscopic surgeon’s throw in a vascular pedicle model.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(8):1563-1570 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13479. [PMID] 32645239.
2020
Initial leak pressures of four anastomosis techniques in cooled cadaveric canine jejunum.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(3):480-486 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13392. [PMID] 32034924.
2020
Otoscopic evaluation of epithelial remnants in the tympanic cavity after total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(7):1406-1411 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13492. [PMID] 32716063.
2020
Radiographic tracheal dimensions in brachycephalic breeds before and after surgical treatment for brachycephalic airway syndrome.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 61(9):971-976 [PMID] 32879523.
2020
Successful Treatment of Urinary Bladder Hemangiosarcoma by Partial Cystectomy in a Dog.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 56(4):231-235 [DOI] 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6910. [PMID] 32412336.
2020
The Pathophysiology of Small Intestinal Foreign Body Obstruction and Intraoperative Assessment of Tissue Viability in Dogs: A Review.
Topics in companion animal medicine. 40 [DOI] 10.1016/j.tcam.2020.100438. [PMID] 32690289.
2020
Vascular ring anomalies in cats: 20 cases (2000-2018).
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(2):265-273 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13327. [PMID] 31598999.
2019
Evaluation of suture reinforcement for stapled intestinal anastomoses: 77 dogs (2008-2018).
Veterinary surgery : VS. 48(7):1188-1193 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13274. [PMID] 31270826.
2019
Ex-vivo comparison of intradermal closures with conventional monofilament suture versus unidirectional barbed suture in dogs
Veterinary Surgery. 48(8):1399-1405 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13271. [PMID] 31271237.
2019
Intestinal surgery in small animals: historical foundations, current thinking, and future horizons.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 48(7):1171-1180 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13275. [PMID] 31286544.
2017
Effect of bilateral ventriculocordectomy via ventral laryngotomy on laryngeal airway resistance in larynges of canine cadavers.
American journal of veterinary research. 78(12):1444-1448 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.78.12.1444. [PMID] 29182396.
2016
Comparison of Glucosamine Absorption After Administration of Oral Liquid, Chewable, and Tablet Formulations to Dogs.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 52(2):90-4 [DOI] 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6267. [PMID] 26808433.
2016
Frequency of Dehiscence in Hand-Sutured and Stapled Intestinal Anastomoses in Dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 45(1):100-3 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.12428. [PMID] 26731599.
2016
Security and biomechanical strength of three end-pass configurations for the terminal end of intradermal closures performed with unidirectional barbed suture material in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 77(12):1392-1400 [PMID] 27901383.
2016
Use of laser-guidance for canine limb circumference measurement
. 1(2):1-12
2015
Comparison of volume, security, and biomechanical strength of square and Aberdeen termination knots tied with 4-0 polyglyconate and used for termination of intradermal closures in canine cadavers.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 247(3):260-6 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.247.3.260. [PMID] 26176725.

Grants

Mar 2022 ACTIVE
Evaluating accuracy for identification of sentinel lymph nodes in dogs with cutaneous MCT; a comparison between preoperative CT lymphography, intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging, and the standard cytology of the locoregional lymph nodes
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
Jan 2022 ACTIVE
Accuracy of NIRF in detecting SLN for canine cutaneous MCT: A veterinary society of surgical oncology study
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: VETERINARY SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Jul 2021 ACTIVE
Development of regional anesthesia techniques to treat chronic painful conditions of the stifle and elbow in dogs canine cadaveric study
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
May 2021 – Dec 2022
Assessing Gastrointestinal Viability in Canine Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) with Real-Time Near-Infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) Quantification
Role: Other
Funding: AMER COL OF VET SURGEONS
Feb 2021 – Aug 2023
Assessing gastrointestinal viability in canine patients with vascular compromise with real-time near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) quantification
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: DOBERMAN PINSCHER HEALTH FOUNDATION
Feb 2021 – Jan 2023
Assessing Gastrointestinal Viability in Canine Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) with Real-Time Near-Infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) Quantification
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: GREAT DANE CLUB OF AMERICA
Oct 2020 ACTIVE
Assessing Gastrointestinal Viability in Canine Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus with Real-Time Near-Infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) Quantification
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
Jan 2020 – Dec 2022
Assessing Microvasculature for Intestinal Viability in Obstructed Small Intestines and Effects of Resection & Anastomosis Techniques on Microvasculature Using GlycoCheckTM
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU

Education

Diplomate
2018 · American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Master of Science in Clinical Science
2017 · Colorado State University
Surgery Residency, Small Animal Surgery
2017 · Colorado State University
Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
2013-2014 · Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
2013 · Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
2005 · Oklahoma State University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 392-2235
Emails:
Business:
pregier@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100116
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
PO BOX 100116
SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL UF
GAINESVILLE FL 32610