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Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the way surgical procedures have been performed on humans over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly uncommon for human surgeons to have to resort to open techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route with many clinics now performing many or all of their bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self evident and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by …

Emergency Surgery in the Dog

This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of emergency surgery procedures. Some theory will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on how to perform each procedure. Topics have been chosen that represent emergency surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary practice including gastropexy for treatment of GDV, rapid splenectomy, urethral retropulsion, urethrotomy, urethrostomy, perineal hernia repair, oesophagostomy tube placement, emergency tracheostomy, …

Soft Tissue Surgery Masterclass

This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of soft tissue surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. This will maximise the time you spend in the practical room. Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice and include salivary gland resection, scrotal urethrostomy, anal sacculectomy, …

Ultrasound Modular

This four-day course is designed for those veterinary surgeons with limited experience of diagnostic ultrasound. Case-based examples will help you consolidate your knowledge and the highly practical nature of the course will enable you to improve your technique rapidly with the chance to use both Logic R7 and Mindray Z6 machines as you are taught. Please select the 'Modules' tab to view the module information and the dates. You will …

Advanced Echocardiography

This course is for those veterinary surgeons who already have some experience of performing echocardiography in practice or who have attended the 2 day next steps course and would like to enhance their skills further. The day will focus on more advanced echocardiographic measurements with an emphasis on when to use them and interpret them. This highly practical course will revisit optimising the standard right sided echocardiographic views and then …

Big Practical Weekend

Day One - Emergency Procedures Dealing with emergency patients can be very rewarding, but can also be very stressful! Often procedures that the clinician may be unfamiliar with (or has only performed a few times), need to be carried out rapidly and under pressure if the patient is to be saved. By discussing the rationale of these techniques, and offering a chance to practise ‘hands on’ in a wet lab …

Feline Dentistry

A two-day series of lectures and practical sessions aiming to cover the essentials of feline dentistry. Feline dentistry poses certain unique problems and pathologies. Dedicated courses are rare, especially with the availability of specimens to practise techniques. A dedicated wet-lab, complete with modern dental units and radiography (from iM3), video displays and superb lecture facilities. Numbers will be limited to ensure 1:1 training, your own specimens and minimal sharing of …

Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the way surgical procedures have been performed on humans over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly uncommon for human surgeons to have to resort to open techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route with many clinics now performing many or all of their bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self evident and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by …

Feline Pelvic Trauma - Purely Practical

This two-day course will have a no-lecture or minimal-lecture format. You will be sent the course notes in advance of the course and should ensure you have read them before attending as formal classroom lectures will not occur. All of your time will be spent in the practical room practising the techniques included in the learning objectives to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills at hand. This course …

Next Steps in Echocardiography

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge to achieve standard echocardiographic views in dogs including right and left side views and M mode. The common artefacts which may be confused with cardiac pathology will be covered and an overview of the changes seen in common acquired and congenital cardiac disease in the dog and cat will be illustrated. The theory of Doppler will be introduced and its application …

Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery - Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery

Key Learning Objectives: Explain the physiology of the liver and biliary system. Describe available surgical options for liver lobectomy and the prognosis associated with hepatic neoplasia in the dog and cat. Outline the pathophysiology of hepatic abscesses and cysts. Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of extrahepatic biliary obstruction and gallbladder mucocele. Be familiar with the clinical presentation of traumatic biliary rupture and the surgical procedures required to treat it. …

Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery

This two-day practical course is designed to provide a solid grounding in how do deal with common orthopaedic problems and build confidence in surgical approaches and techniques. The combination of lectures and practical sessions will revise relevant surgical anatomy to enable delegates to undertake with confidence the surgical management of common articular problems. These will include femoral head and neck arthroplasty, surgery for osteochondrosis, lateral retinacular suture placement for the …

Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery - Hernias

Key Learning Objectives: Discuss the pathophysiology of abdominal hernias. List the surgical options for repair of hernias using autologous or synthetic materials. Describe emergency stabilisation and surgery for traumatic hernias including when incarceration and/or strangulation has occurred. Outline the pathophysiology of traumatic and congenital diaphragmatic hernias such as pleuroperitoneal and peritoneopericardial hernias. Explain the pathophysiology of perineal herniation and the decision-making process for selection of an appropriate surgical procedure for …

Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery - Urinary Tract Surgery

Key Learning Objectives: Discuss the pathophysiology of urolithiasis and treatment options for calculi within the kidney, ureter, bladder and/or urethra. Describe urinary tract neoplasia – types, treatment options and prognosis. Outline the pathophysiology and management of ureteral obstruction including the decision-making process for treatment of individual cases. Be familiar with available options for treatment of ureteral obstruction including surgery, lithotripsy and stenting. Discuss the pathophysiology of urinary incontinence. List the …

TPLO Masterclass

Cranial cruciate ligament failure is, arguably, the commonest cause of serious hindlimb lameness in the adult dog. Its management, over the years, has produced wide and varied techniques. Over the past 15-20 years it is the “biomechanical” techniques that have come to the fore. Although much debate continues over which of these is superior, it is generally accepted that these techniques offer better outcomes in all but the smallest of …

Cytology and Haematology - Purely Practical

This highly interactive workshop will give you the ideal grounding in identifying common haematological and cytological abnormalities using the microscope of the in-clinic lab. During these sessions, carefully chosen smears from suitable haematology and cytology cases will allow a hands - on approach under guidance from the course tutor to ensure that confidence is built in cell identification and appreciation of morphological changes. You will be sent the course notes …

Canine Thoracic Limb Trauma - Purely Practical

This two-day course will have a no-lecture or minimal-lecture format. You will be sent the course notes in advance of the course and should ensure you have read them before attending as formal classroom lectures will not occur. All of your time will be spent in the practical room practising the techniques included in the learning objectives to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills at hand. The aim …

Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound

This course is ideal for those veterinary surgeons who are familiar with abdominal ultrasound, use this diagnostic aid regularly in practice and are ready to perform some more challenging examinations. You will be taught various techniques to identify the pancreas, adrenal glands, peritoneum and medial iliac lymphnodes. Participants will have ample opportunity to practise the use of Doppler for examination of larger blood vessels. Case based examples will help you …

Cardiac Emergencies in Small Animal Practice

This one day course will help you feel comfortable in your ability to choose the most up-to-date techniques in diagnosing and managing commonly presented cardiac emergencies in first opinion practice. Heidi will guide you during lectures and in the wet lab through the practical techniques you need to perfect and with interactive case discussion you will gain a huge amount from this highly applicable course. Learning Objectives Become familiar with …

A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias

This one day course will stop your own heart from skipping a beat when considering how to interpret the apparently baffling squiggles on an ECG trace. Heidi will unravel the mysteries for you in a systematic manner helping you feel confident in using an ECG machine. Learning Objectives Make the most of your ECG, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your equipment and improving the quality of the traces you …