This veterinary course in theoretical and practical endoscopy is designed for clinicians with no or basic skills in rigid and flexible endoscopy. We cover instrument handling from how to set up the endoscope to maintenance and cleaning. Many tricks are discussed and shown since all course masters have been involved in endoscopic teaching for many years. Classroom teaching on basically all aspects of endoscopic utilisation in small animals is followed by a practical wet lab on live animals (dogs and piglets), models and cadavers.
Please note: The basic endoscopy course is very practical oriented! In fact, more than 50% of the time is spent in the laboratory learning and practicing the procedures. The number of delegates is limited. Small groups with several instructors will enhance the learning effect.
Special information for course participants:
Literature recommended by course master Prof. Dr. Reto Neiger:
VETERINARY ENDOSCOPY FOR THE SMALL ANIMAL PRACTITIONER (Timothy C. McCarthy, ISBN 0-7216-3653-5) is available for purchase from our office or directly online.
TOPICS
Laparoscopy
Thoracoscopy
Rhinoscopy
Otoscopy
Esophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy
Colonoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Cystoscopy
Therapeutic endoscopic interventions
Maintenance of endoscopic equipment
PROGRAM
Monday, 31 August 2009 09:00-9:30 Welcome, introduction and course goals
09:30-10:30 Introduction to flexible endoscopy
11:00-12:30 Endotrainer work
12:30-13:30 Pharyngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
14:30-16:00 Wet lab bronchoscopy (trainers)
Tuesday, 01 September 2009 09:00-10:30 Gastrointestinal endoscopy
11:00-12:00 Cystoscopy in both sexes
12:00-13:00 Therapeutic endoscopy
14:00-15:00 Endoscopic maintenance
15:00-17:00 Wet lab gastrointestinal endoscopy (trainers)
Wednesday, 02 September 2009 09:00-9:15 Introduction, handling of instruments & basic procedure
09:15-9:45 Dry lab (instrument handling)
09:45-10:00 Exploratory laparoscopy and biopsy
10:00-10:30 Dry lab (incision and retrieval)
11:00-11:15 Laparoscopic ovarioectomy
11:15-12:15 Dry lab (suturing)
13:15-13:45 Urogenital laparoscopic procedures
13:45-16:45 Wet lab (laparoscopy on cadavers)
Hotels starting from 54,00 Euros per night (Please enter Giessen and Germany and select hostels in the city centre for easiest public transport to the course location or enter the course location address)