Introduction to Laparoscopic Surgery for Veterinarians - 5th ed.

January 12 - 13, 2023

Description

The implementation of minimally invasive surgery - and more specifically laparoscopic surgery - is already a fact in Human Medicine. In Veterinary, the use of these techniques is still limited, and there are many reasons for this: the cost of the equipment, the difficulty of specialisation, and the lack of evidence of their advantages, among others. As with all technologies, prices have become cheaper over time and this will probably soon cease to be an obstacle. The training of veterinarians is therefore the key to be able to consider these techniques for our pets. The course we present on laparoscopic surgery is from a multidisciplinary perspective: Human and Veterinary Medicine. We will take from the medical professionals their long experience and technical update, and from the veterinarians their knowledge of anatomy, anaesthesia and specific small animal pathology.

Goals

To learn in detail the usual equipment and materials for laparoscopic surgery.
To acquire the initial skills to perform laparoscopic surgical manoeuvres.
To learn the indications and particularities of this type of surgery in small animals.

Faculty

Dra. Laura Fresno. Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Veterinarian of “EndoLap Veterinària” and “Fundació Hospital Clínic Veterinari”, Barcelona

Dr. Jimy Jara. General Surgeon, University Hospital “Arnau de Vilanova”, Lleida

Dr. Pablo Muriel. General Surgeon, University Hospital “Arnau de Vilanova”, Lleida

Dr. Jaume Ortega. General Surgeon, University Hospital “Arnau de Vilanova”, Lleida

Dr. Sara Puy. Veterinarian, CREBA, Lleida

Dra. Laura Santos. Veterinarian at “EndoLap Veterinària” and “Fundació Hospital Clínic Veterinari”, Barcelona

Dr. Fulthon Frank Vela. General Surgeon, University Hospital “Arnau de Vilanova”, Lleida

Students

Veterinarians of any level of surgical experience.

Course details

DURATION: 24 learning hours

1. THEORETICAL BLOCK (online: 5 h; on site: 2 h)

The online theoretical block consist of 7 recorded classes that the student will be able to watch by telematic means in the two weeks prior to the practical block.

Dates: 12 December 2022 – 11 January 2023

Topics:

Basic principles of laparoscopic surgery
General description of laparoscopic equipment
Overview of laparoscopic instruments
Basic techniques in laparoscopic surgery
Ergonomics in laparoscopic surgery
Particularities of anaesthesia in laparoscopic surgery
Comparative anatomy of the pig and dog abdomen

2. PRACTICAL BLOCK (classroom: 17 h)

Dates: 12 and 13, January 2023

Activities:

Simulation exercises (on pelvitrainer).
Experimental surgery in pigs.

In all practical exercises there will be two students and a monitor per workstation.

Nº OF STUDENTS: minimum: 8; maximum: 10

REGISTRATION FEE: 1,200 €.

REGISTRATION: contact with secretaria@creballeida.org

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