Practical Equine Colic Surgery Course
Hands-on course focusing on several techniques of bowel anastomosis. For practicing equine surgeons and surgeons at any stage of training, particularly those involved in equine colic surgery.
Highlights:
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Expert lectures, discussions and
videos
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Intensive hands-on practice using
well prepared equine intestines
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Small groups allowing direct
supervision with personal feedback
- Each surgical team of two participants will have ample opportunity to practice several intestinal anastomosis techniques
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Standardized and objective
improvement assessment
Theory Topics Covered:
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Theatre setup, tips and tricks
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Sutures and instruments
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Surgical exploration
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Intestinal viability and decisions
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Step-by-step anastomosis
techniques
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Abdominal closure
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Postoperative management
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Complications
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Prognosis
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Current and future research topics
Practical Skills:
Hands-on training includes:
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Suture patterns and knots
particularly useful in abdominal surgery
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Jejuno-jejunal anastomosis
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Jejuno-cecal anastomosis
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Incomplete ileocecal bypass and
hybrid jejuno-ileo-cecal anastomosis
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Large colon resection and
anastomosis
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Small colon resection and
anastomosis
Expected outcomes
The participant will be able to understand the
different types of intestinal anastomosis, the pathophysiology of anastomotic
healing and the principles of how to manage surgical equine colic cases.
The participant will be able to demonstrate various suturing techniques
whilst performing hand sewn end-to-end small bowel anastomosis, jejunocecal
hand-sewn end-to side and side-to-side anastomosis as well as colo-colic
anastomosis on the ex-vivo models provided.
Course fee: CHF 2'800.-, excl. tax; active ECSV Residents (with proof of residency) CHF 2'000.- excl. tax
The fee includes lectures, wet labs, food & drinks
Registration closes: 19 January 2027
Registration confirmation upon reception of the payment. Please be aware that the course has a limited number of spaces.
In case of cancellation: cancellation up to four weeks before the event: refund of 90% of the fee, up to one week before the event: refund of 50%.
