Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy Course - HYBRID

Open to ACVS and ECVS Diplomates and residents

This hybrid laboratory provides 8 hours of virtual didactic instruction (asynchronous), followed by a full day of in-person, hands-on laboratory training in advanced small animal laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques. Material covered includes a brief introduction to equipment and anesthetic techniques, discussion of indications and contraindications for minimally invasive surgery, and specific instruction regarding abdominal procedures (ovariectomy, gastropexy, cholecystectomy, adrenalectomy, nephrectomy) and thoracic procedures (pericardiectomy, thoracic duct ligation, lung lobectomy).

This laboratory includes the use of cadavers.

This laboratory takes place at an off-site laboratory facility. Additional details will be provided to participants.

Updated lab agenda:
10 am Shuttle departs Phoenix Convention Center
10:30 am Review and Q&A session based on pre-recorded lectures (optional)
12 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Tentative start time for hands-on participation
6:00 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Laboratory ends and shuttle departs