A 3 day Advanced neurology course with extensive wet-lab practice
About this course:
This three-day programme gives veterinary surgeons and neurologists concentrated access to advanced spinal approaches, fixation strategies and wet-lab practice in a purpose built education environment.
The emphasis is on technique: planning the approach, critical anatomy,handling instruments with precision and how to adapt when the case isn't textbook.
What you will take back to the practice:
- A structured approach to imaging selection and operative planning accross the cervical, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine
- Step-by-step exposure to decompressive procedures from ventral slot and hemilaminectomy to corpectomy and foraminotomy
- Practical understanding of atlantoaxial, thoracolumbar and and lumbosacral stabilisation
- Pedicle screw fixation
- Direct discussion of clinical cases, complications, 3D printed drill guides and modern strategies for spinal cord injuries
Overview Agenda:
Day 1 - Cervical Spine
- Spinal instrumentation
- Disc-related cervical disease
- Ventral Slot
- Hemilaminectomy
- Atlantoaxial stabilisation and the utility of 3D printed guides
- Stabilisation for caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy
Day 2 - Thoracolumbar Spine
- Thoracolumbar disc disease and spinal cord injury
- Imaging choices
- Technique variations for mini-hemilaminectomy
- Dorsolateral hemilaminectomy
- Stabilisation of thoracolumbar fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
Day 3 - Lumbosacral Spine
- Lumbosacral disc-related disease
- Imaging choices
- Dorsal laminectomy
- Stabilisation techniques
Who should attend?
Veterinary surgeons, neurologists, referral clinicians and experienced surgeons with an interest in spinal surgery
About this course:
This comprehensive 3-day programme combines, theory, labs, clinical cases and a unique setting all in one!
Learning Objectives
Three days, covering three modules:
Thoracolumbar Spine - Lumbosacral Spine - Cervical Spine
Course Curriculum
Day 1: Thoracolumbar Spine
Theory:
Imaging & injury mechanisms • TL disc disease • Instrumentation • Hemi/mini-hemilaminectomy & corpectomy • Fixation & implants
Lab:
Mini-hemilaminectomy & corpectomy (T12–T13) • TL fixation – T13–L1 pedicle screws Clinical case discussion + day summary
Day 2: Lumbosacral Spine
Theory:
LS disease overview • Laminectomy & disc fenestration • Minimally invasive & endoscopic future • Trauma & implants • 3D-printed drill guides
Lab:
LS decompressive procedures • LS implant positioning & stabilisation Clinical case discussion + day summary
Day 3: Cervical Spine
Theory
Cervical disc disease • Ventral slot vs hemilaminectomy • Cervical trauma & implants • Spondylomyelopathy techniques
Lab:
Ventral slot • C1–C2 atlantoaxial stabilisation • C5–C6 CSM implant positioning Course summary & closing
Your Venue:
Built into the cliffs above the Mediterranean, Ramada Antalya Hotel gives the workshop a setting as memorable as the programme itself. A private sun deck is carved straight into the rock, sea-view restaurants and bars open onto the water, and the Old Town and city centre are just minutes away — theory in the morning, the coastline right outside in the afternoon.
About this course:
This comprehensive program introduces veterinary specialists to advanced intracranial surgical techniques, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with various approaches for diagnosing and treating brain pathologies in veterinary patients
Learning Objectives
Master essential techniques for intracranial surgical interventions
Understand indications and management protocols for common intracranial conditions
Develop proficiency in selecting and executing appropriate surgical approaches
Gain practical experience performing advanced neurosurgical procedures
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Intracranial Pressure Management
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement techniques
- Patient selection and pre-operative considerations
- Post-operative care and complication management
Module 2: Cranial Approach Techniques
- Trans frontal approach: applications and technique
- Rostro tentorial approach: indications and execution
- Suboccipital approach: positioning and surgical landmarks
Module 3: Reconstructive Techniques
- Cranioplasty methods and materials
- Skull reconstruction following trauma or tumour resection
- Advanced fixation techniques
Module 4: Spinal Neurosurgery Integration
- Comparative approaches to cranial and spinal surgery
- Specialised spinal techniques relevant to intracranial pathology
- Craniocervical junction considerations
Each module includes hands-on laboratory sessions, case-based discussions, and surgical demonstrations by board-certified veterinary neurosurgeons.
Empowering you with knowledge to improve animal care
Giving you the ability to heal and improve patients lives
Enabling you to have confidence to increase your surgical repertoir
The support you receive doesn’t stop once you leave the classroom
We offer a platform solely dedicated to online education offering an array of objective knowledge tools, webinars, bite-size courses and hubs, many of which are available at no cost allowing you to not be restricted to learn and develop skills to improve the industry.
Also, we are the first animal health company to bring virtual reality training technology to the veterinarians worldwide. RoVR™, the first-of-its-kind training experience, is proven to significantly impact surgical performance and bring together veterinarian healthcare professionals to train from anywhere in the world through remote collaboration.
Channeling skills they have learned throughout their careers to delegates in the classroom, once the workshop has finished the support and relationship continues – a value we hold dear.
