The ESAVS Soft Tissue Surgery courses are dedicated to veterinarians in practice or in the academic field who are willing to deepen their knowledge in soft tissue surgery. The comprehensive study program consists currently of 4 one-week modules. Each course is composed of a mix of theory and practice on models and cadavers. Much time is dedicated to interactive and practical training under the supervision of course masters and instructors, who are all internationally recognized European or American specialists.
After attending the whole program, participants shall have acquired sufficient knowledge not only to face most of the current clinical situations but also to further progress by themselves and then recognize the cases that need to be referred to specialists.
Soft Tissue Surgery 1 is mandatory before continuing on to the next courses. Soft Tissue Surgery 2, 3 and 4 can be taken in any order.
This course is dedicated exclusively to head and neck surgery. A strong focus will be put on upper airways and ear surgeries. However, topics as salivary mucoceles, thyroid and parathyroid diseases and surgeries will also be covered.
At the end of the course, participants
1) shall have acquired a profound knowledge of upper airways anatomy and its relevance for treatment of diseases like Brachycephalic syndrome, laryngeal paralysis and tracheal collapse;
2) shall master a clear decision-making process for ear surgeries;
3) shall be able to perform external ear surgeries and to operate or refer middle-ear ones;
4) have become confident in treating salivary mucoceles and surgical diseases of thyroid and parathyroid.
All modules will be held in China, in English language with consecutive translation in Chinese.
08:30-09:30 Endoscopic examination of the ears and airways (Dr. ter Haar)
09:30-10:30 Introduction to brachycephaly-related diseases (Dr. ter Haar)
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-12:00 Surgery for brachycephalic upper airway disease (Dr. ter Haar)
12:00-13:00 Pharyngolaryngeal diseases and diagnosis (Dr. ter Haar)
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00 Laryngeal paralysis and surgical treatment (Dr. ter Haar)
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-16:30 Tracheal diseases and diagnosis (Dr. ter Haar)
16:30-17:30 Tracheal surgery, from tracheotomy to tracheal collapse surgery (Dr. ter Haar)
09:00 – 12:30 Group 1: Endoscopy of the ear, nose and throat (Dr. ter Haar)
Group 2: Upper airway surgery (nares, palate, larynx, trachea) (Dr. Li)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 17:00 Group 1: Upper airway surgery (nares, palate, larynx, trachea) (Dr. Li)
Group 2: Endoscopy of the ear, nose and throat (Dr. ter Haar)
08:30-09:00 Anatomy and physiology of the ears (Dr. ter Haar)
09:00-09:45 Diseases and surgery of the pinna (Dr. ter Haar)
09:45-10:30 Diseases and surgery of the ear canal (Dr. ter Haar)
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-12:00 Diseases and surgery of the middle ear in dogs (Dr. ter Haar)
12:00-13:00 Diseases and surgery of the middle ear in cats (Dr. ter Haar)
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00 Surgical diseases of the thyroids and parathyroids (Dr. ter Haar)
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-16:30 Surgical diseases of the salivary glands (Dr. ter Haar)
16:30-17:30 Reconstructive surgery of the head and neck (Dr. ter Haar)
09:00 – 12:30 Group 1&2: Surgery of the ears (Dr. ter Haar and Dr. Li)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 17:00 Group 1&2: Surgery of the neck (Dr. ter Haar and Dr. Li)
09:00 – 10:00 Bite trauma to the head and neck (including esophagus) (Dr. ter Haar)
10:00 – 11:00 Upper respiratory tract noises (Dr. ter Haar)
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee
11:30 – 12:30 More brachycephalic diseases (Dr. ter Haar)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 Questions and discussion and end of the course
Small Animal Hospital Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Early registration: Euro 1.750,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 7th February 2024)
Early registration: Euro 2.350,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 7th February 2024)
Early registration: Euro 3.050,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 7th February 2024)
Soft Tissue Surgery 1, Shanghai/China, Dr. Katic & Dr. Van Goethem | 10. - 14. Nov 2024 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 2, Shanghai/China, Dr. Katic & Dr. Van Goethem | 17. - 21. Nov 2024 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 1, Shanghai/China, Dr. Merca & Dr. Miraldo | 24. - 28. Feb 2025 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 3, Shanghai/China, Dr. Brissot & Dr. Bismuth | 24. - 28. Mar 2025 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 5, Shanghai/China, Dr. Findji & Dr. Jiménez Peláez | 08. - 12. Apr 2025 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 4, Shanghai/China, Dr. ter Haar | 14. - 18. Apr 2025 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 2, TBA/China, Dr. Van Goethem | 01. Jun 2025 | |
Soft Tissue Surgery 1, Shanghai/China, Dr. Gradner & Dr. Siedenburg | 26. - 30. Jul 2025 |
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